LAUSANNE, Switz., Dec. 19, 2024 – The FIE is saddened to learn of the passing of Pierre Abric (FRA) at the age of 81. He was President of the French Fencing Federation (FFE) from 1984 to 2004, then Honorary President. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing fencing and French fencers won 20 medals at major competitions including the Olympic Games, World Championships and European Games.
Abric also held significant positions in French sports, including serving as Vice President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), where he worked to support and develop sport in France overall. In this role, he worked with many French sports federations and was the chief of mission for France at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
His achievements were recognized in France, notably in 1996 being named “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur”, one of the country’s highest awards, for his work in the administration and development of French sports, his influence in the supervision of athletes and his achievements in promoting fencing. Abric was a founder of the European Fencing Confederation and served as a Vice President during its formative years and later Secretary General, providing it with essential logistical and material support from the FFE. In 2023, the EFC named Abric an “Honorary Member”.
Abric was a physiotherapist by profession.
The FIE extends its sincere condolences for their loss to Pierre Abric’s family and friends, the French Fencing Federation and the European Fencing Confederation, and expresses its deepest sympathy during this difficult time.