Fencer Günther Knödler participated in the Helsinki Olympics in 1952, the highlight of his career despite being eliminated in the first round of both the individual foil and sabre. The foil and sabre teams of Saar were also eliminated in the first round. From 1954-58, Knödler came to Neunkirchen to strengthen the sabre team and he helped them to finish second in the German Championships in 1955. During this period, the all-rounder Knödler also won silver and gold for Neunkirchen in the individual foil at the Saarland Championships in 1955 and 1957, having previously finished second in 1952 and 1953. Knödler competed in the 1955 World Championships.
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