Gerek Meinhardt

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Gerek Meinhardt
Full nameGerek Lin Meinhardt
BornBirth date -1st March 1966
San Francisco, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
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Sport
CountryUnited States
SportFencing
WeaponFoil
HandRight-handed
ClubMassialas Foundation
Head coachGreg Massialas


Gerek Lin Meinhardt (born July 27, 1989) is an American foil fencer. He is a multiple-time Olympian and has won several medals in international competitions, including the World Fencing Championships and the Pan American Games.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Meinhardt was born in San Francisco, California. He began fencing at a young age and quickly showed promise in the sport. He attended University of Notre Dame, where he fenced for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and earned a degree in Business Administration.

Fencing career[edit | edit source]

Meinhardt has been a prominent figure in American fencing for over a decade. He made his first Olympic team in 2008 and has since competed in multiple Olympic Games, including the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympics. He has also been a key member of the U.S. team at the World Fencing Championships, where he has won several medals.

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Personal life[edit | edit source]

Meinhardt is married to fellow fencer Lee Kiefer, who is also an accomplished foil fencer and an Olympian. The couple resides in Lexington, Kentucky, where they continue to train and compete.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD