Michael Gopman Slonim

Position:
Epee/Right Hand
Height:
6-5
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Staten Island, N.Y.
High School:
Staten Island Technical

Recipient of a Summer Study Abroad Grant

Fencing at UNC: In his fourth season on the men's epee squad …Has qualified for NCAA Regionals each year, placing 15th in 2014, 22nd in 2015 and 16th in 2016

Before UNC: Graduate of Staten Island Technical High School … Captained his high school fencing team … Started fencing at age 13 when his parent signed him up for a class

More on Gopman Slonim: Born in Milwaukee, Wis. … Son of Timur and Alexandra Slonim … Has three brothers … Favorite pastimes are traveling and managing his stocks … Favorite sport other than fencing is basketball … Is a huge Real Madrid fan … Athlete he admires most is Michael Jordan … After graduate, hopes to work as an investment banker or a financial analyst … Speaks fluent Russian