George Worth

George Vitéz Worth (born György Woittitz; April 1, 1915 – January 15, 2006) was a Hungarian-born American sabre Olympic medalist fencer.

George Worth
Personal information
Birth nameGyörgy Woittitz
Full nameGeorge Vitéz Worth
NationalityHungarian
American
Born(1915-04-01)April 1, 1915
Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary
DiedJanuary 15, 2006(2006-01-15) (aged 90)
Orangeburg, New York, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight154 lb (70 kg)
SpouseKaren
Sport
Country United States
SportFencing
EventSabre
ClubSalle Santelli
Coached byItalo Santelli
Medal record
Men's fencing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1948 LondonTeam sabre
Pan American Games
1951 Buenos AiresIndividual sabre
1951 Buenos AiresTeam sabre
1955 Mexico CityTeam foil
1955 Mexico CityTeam sabre
1959 ChicagoTeam sabre
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