Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Women’s foil Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The women’s foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31 1948 to August 2 1948. 39 fencers from 15 nations competed. bronze medalist Ellen Preis games 1948 Summer gold medalist Ilona Elek next event Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Women's foil previous event Fencing at the 1936 Summer Olympics – Women's foil siler medalist Karen Lachmann Learn more... Loading...