Denise O'Connor
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Denise Catherine•O'Connor |
| Used name | Denise•O'Connor |
| Born | 18 May 1935 in Bayonne, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Salle Santelli, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Denise O’Connor attended school at Jersey City State College, graduating in 1957. She competed for Salle Santelli, winning five Amateur Fencers League of America (AFLA) team foil titles. O’Connor fenced at five World Championships (1965-66, 1969-70, 1975), and the 1975 Pan American Games, winning individual silver and team bronze at the Pan Ams. O’Connor taught special education and coached fencing at Brooklyn College. In 1975-76 she was NIWFA College Coach of the Year.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Fencing | USA |
Denise O'Connor | |||
| Foil, Team, Women (Olympic) | United States | =7 | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Fencing | USA |
Denise O'Connor | |||
| Foil, Team, Women (Olympic) | United States | =9 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–1 1975 Ciudad de México FEN bronze: foil team)