Charles Bénitah

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Charles Bénitah (16 March 1907 – 1987) was a Moroccan Olympic fencer, automobile racer, pilot and all-around sportsman. He was born and died in Casablanca. He competed in the team épée event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Charles Bénitah
Benitah winning the 1930 Grand Prix in Morocco
Personal information
Born(1907-03-16)March 16, 1907
Casablanca, Morocco
Died1987 (aged 79–80)
Casablanca, Morocco
Sport
SportFencing, auto racing, hockey, track and field, tennis
Achievements and titles
Olympic finalsRome 1960
National finalsWinner 1930 Moroccan Grand Prix

Athletic career edit

In 1926, Bénitah was the Moroccan junior fencing champion for all categories as well as the Moroccan champion in the 400 meters. He also set a national record for the 300 meters, running it in 37 seconds. In 1928 he became the Moroccan senior fencing champion in all disciplines. Bénitah won the 1930 Anfa Grand Prix with an Amilcar Cyclecar and played on the Racing Hockey Club from 1923 through 1930.

References edit

  1. ^ "Charles Ben Itah Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  2. ^ "1960 Rome Official Olympic Results" (PDF). la84foundation.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011.

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