The tragic story of the champion Jewish fencer who fought for Hitler

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1928

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In 1924, Helene Mayer won the German national championship in women’s foil fencing at the age of 13. She went on to successfully defend her title six years in a row

Her extraordinary talent dazzled the country, earning...

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