Gerek Meinhardt

Gerek Meinhardt podium 2013 Fencing WCH FMS-EQ t213848

Gerek Meinhardt
Full name	Gerek Lin Meinhardt
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 San Francisco, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
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Country	United States
Sport	Fencing
Weapon	Foil
Hand	Right-handed
Club	Massialas Foundation
Head coach	Greg 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

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

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.

Major achievements

• 2008: Youngest U.S. male fencer to qualify for the Olympic Games.
• 2010: Bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships.
• 2015: Gold medal in team foil at the Pan American Games.
• 2016: Bronze medal in team foil at the Rio Olympics.
• 2019: Gold medal in team foil at the World Fencing Championships.

Personal life

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.

See also

• List of American fencers
• Fencing at the Summer Olympics
• United States Fencing Association