title: Franco Riccardi
text: # Franco Riccardi
  
  Franco Riccardi (13 June 1905 – 24 May 1968) was one of the greatest Italian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.
  
  ## Biography
  
  He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He received a gold medal in épée team in 1928 and in 1936, and a silver medal in 1932.
  
  