huolympics1-3, Exercise 3: Explanations and doubts

Model answer (two of several):

Tradition: a long cavalry and sword culture in the monarchy. Doubt: other countries had similar traditions, so it does not by itself explain Hungary's dominance.

Coaching: skilled masters, such as Santelli, and lineages of teaching passed techniques down. Doubt: the story of a single founding master may be tidier than the reality, and coaching in other countries was also strong.

Alternatives: concentration (a small country can dominate a sport with few serious competitors; doubt: sabre was contested by strong rivals) and institutions (army, police and club support; doubt: this does not explain why sabre in particular). Claims should be checked.