Ellen Osiier
Ellen Osiier at the 1924 Summer Olympics | ||||||||||||
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| Full name | Ellen Ottilia Osiier-Thomsen | |||||||||||
| Nationality | Danish | |||||||||||
| Born | Ellen Ottilia Thomsen 13 August 1890 Hjørring, Nordjylland, Denmark | |||||||||||
| Died | 6 September 1962 (aged 72) København, Denmark | |||||||||||
| Occupation | Fencing | |||||||||||
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||
Spouse | Ivan Joseph Martin Osiier | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Ellen Osiier (13 August 1890 – 6 September 1962) was a Danish foil fencer and the first woman to be awarded a gold medal in fencing at the Olympic Games. As of 2026, she remains the only Dane to win a gold medal in fencing at the Olympics.