University of North Carolina Athletics
2016-17 Fencing Roster
Beni Mathieu
- Position:
- Epee/Right Hand
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- London, England
- High School:
- Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle
Majoring in English
Fencing at UNC: In her second year on the women's epee squad
Before UNC: Graduate of Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle ... Gold medal at London Youth Fencing Championships and top 20 at British Youth Championships ... Won gold and bronze at London Youth Games ... Has fenced since she was 12 ... Competed in judo for eight years
More on Mathieu: Daughter of Haru Mathieu and Bruno Mathieu ... Has one brother, Sebastien, who plays tennis at Santa Clara University ... Favorite pastimes are writing, reading and sketching ... Favorite sport other than fencing is judo ... Is half French and speaks the language fluently ... Athlete she admires most is Novak Djokovic ... Dream job is to be a video game story writer
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