American Albert Axelrod, another Jewish competitor but in Foil, won the bronze in individual competition that year.

[5][12] The French epee team defeated Germany in the Quarter Finals, but lost to Hungary 9-3 in the semi-finals.

1960's fencing power Hungary took the team gold with frequent rival Italy the silver.

[citation needed] In July 1963, he took a silver medal in the individual épée competition at World Championships at Gdansk, Poland, narrowly defeating Couram Kostava of Russia.

[14][15] He took team medals in the World Championships, fencing in épée, securing Gold in 1962, 1965, and 1966, and taking silver in 1961, 1963 and 1967.

Calmat was a Jewish Olympic Figure Skater and World Champion, and lived a life of public service.