Gerek qualifies to 2008 Olympic Games

After a very long and grueling Olympic qualifying process, Gerek Meinhardt has qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Gerek has qualified as the only USA entry in Men's Foil at the Beijing Olympics. There are only a total of only 24 Men's Foil fencers who will be competing in Beijing for the title of Olympic Champion. Gerek will be the youngest competitor in this Olympic field by at least 5 years, so the future is also bright.

When Gerek enters the competition in Beijing, he will become the youngest USA Olympic fencer, ever.

Gerek started fencing with the Massialas Foundation (M Team) about 8 years ago, and has worked very hard to become an Olympian. This accomplishment is also a tribute to the efforts of his parents, Jane and Kurt, who have made sacrifices to make it possible for Gerek to showcase his skills.

After the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Gerek will attend Notre Dame University where he will be an entering freshman on a full fencing scholarship. Gerek will continue to be a part of the M Team family as he pursues his academic career at Notre Dame.

Great job Gerek, now go for the Gold!

• The M-Team returns from the 2007 Summer National Championships in Miami Beach with 6 gold medals and 16 medals in total. Congratulations to our national champions and all our fencers who competed. Click here for results.

• There is still room in the Back to Fencing summer camp. Please click on our camps section for the date and an application.

"Record # of medals at National competitions since the 2001 National Championships."

• 32 USA National GOLD Medals
• 134 USA National Medals total

For complete International and USA results, click here.