Matthew Shlimak

Position:
Epee/Right Hand
Height:
6-2
Weight:
null
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Stratford

Majoring in economics with a minor in information systems ... Member of Sigma Nu fraternity

Fencing at UNC: In his fourth year on the men's epee squad ... Earned All-ACC Academic honors in 2016 ... At 2016 NCAA Regionals, had the highest finish of any UNC men's fencer, placing 10th ... Also qualified for NCAA Regionals in 2017 (20th) and 2015 (24th) ... Bronze medalist at 2016 ACC Championships ... Earned Rammys nominations as Male Newcomer of the Year and Male Breakout Athlete of the Year

Before UNC: Graduate of Stratford High School … Junior Olympics Team Champion … Started fencing in sixth grade because a family friend was the owner and head coach of a fencing club

More on Shlimak: Son of Dina and Vladimir Shlimak … Has one older sister, Anna, who played volleyball at the University of Pennsylvania … Favorite pastime is hanging out with friends … Favorite sport besides fencing is basketball ... Fun fact is that he lived in Russia for three years … Athlete he most admires is Lebron James … After UNC, will work for Oracle in consulting