University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Fencing Roster

Yanni Tsimiklis
- Position:
- Foil
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Jericho, N.Y.
- High School:
- Jericho
2025-26:
Competed at the Coach Nikki Franke Classic... Made his college debut by earning a win against Duke... Swept Wayne State, two wins against No. 5 Ohio State and Cleveland State while also winning a bout against Air Force at the Elite Invitational... Competed at the November North American Cup...
Personal: From Jericho, New York… Parents are Katherina Ginnis and Vasilis Tsimiklis… Sister is Aphrodite…Two-time Junior Greek National Champion (2022-23 & 2023-24)... Cadet Greek National Champion (2022-23)... Greek Junior and Senior National Fencing Team Member... Bronze Medalist at the 2024 Junior World Cup in Bogotá, Colombia...Finished in the top 32 at the 2024 Junior European Championships... No. 28 ranked Junior men's foilist in the world...
Competed at the Coach Nikki Franke Classic... Made his college debut by earning a win against Duke... Swept Wayne State, two wins against No. 5 Ohio State and Cleveland State while also winning a bout against Air Force at the Elite Invitational... Competed at the November North American Cup...
Personal: From Jericho, New York… Parents are Katherina Ginnis and Vasilis Tsimiklis… Sister is Aphrodite…Two-time Junior Greek National Champion (2022-23 & 2023-24)... Cadet Greek National Champion (2022-23)... Greek Junior and Senior National Fencing Team Member... Bronze Medalist at the 2024 Junior World Cup in Bogotá, Colombia...Finished in the top 32 at the 2024 Junior European Championships... No. 28 ranked Junior men's foilist in the world...
WBB: Post-South Dakota State - Nov. 27, 2025
Thursday, November 27
UNC Women's Basketball: Nivar Records Triple Double in Win vs SDSU, 83-48
Thursday, November 27
Carolina Women's Basketball 2025-26 | In Pursuit: Episode 2
Thursday, November 27
UNC Volleyball: Tar Heels Sweep Virginia on the Road
Wednesday, November 26



