2023 Hall of Fame Nominees#

2023 USA Fencing Hall of Fame Voting

USA Fencing access, supporting, competitive, coach or life members who are 18 years or older and in good standing as of Feb. 1, 2022, are invited to vote for the USA Fencing Hall of Fame's Class of 2023.

Voting is conducted through our partners at eBallot, and each eligible voter will receive a unique voting link. 

To be eligible to vote for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023, you must meet both of the following criteria:

  • Be 18 years or older and a USA Fencing member in good standing as of Feb. 1, 2022
  • Hold one of these membership types: 
    • Life
    • Competitive
    • Collegiate Competitive
    • Supporting
    • Access
    • Olympian Life
    • Paralympian Life
    • Life Installment
    • Coach

You have a voice in the individuals selected to join the USA Fencing Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2023. (See members of previous classes here.)

The USA Fencing Hall of Fame is one of the top honors in fencing and recognizes people who have made a significant impact on our sport during their careers. 

Our partners at eBallot have provided instructions here, which will give you an overview of the online voting process.

Each eligible voter will receive a unique voting link by email. 

May 17*: Voting opens at 12:01 a.m. EDT
June 9: Voting closes at 4 p.m. EDT
June 10: Winners announced

*The announced start date of May 16 was moved back by a day because of a scheduling issue.

Class of 2023 Nominees — Athlete Category

Voters can choose up to six from this category. 

  • Joey Brinson
  • Ed Donofrio
  • Harold Goldsmith
  • Kamara James
  • Marty Lang
  • Nathaniel Lubell
  • Daniel Magay
  • Sean McClain
  • John Moreau
  • Stephen Netburn
  • Chris O’Loughlin
  • Dick Pew
  • Hanna Thompson

Below each photo, click the link for a biography and/or list of fencing accomplishments provided by the nominee or someone on the nominee's behalf.

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Hanna Thompson

Class of 2023 Nominees — Coaches Category

Voters can choose up to two from this category. 

  • Roger Cummings
  • Elliot Lilien
  • Ron Miller
  • Semyon Pinkhasov
  • Charlotte Remenyik
  • Kornel Udvarhelyi

Below each photo, click the link for a biography and/or list of fencing accomplishments provided by the nominee or someone on the nominee's behalf.

(Photo by USA Fencing)
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Kornel Udvarhelyi

Class of 2023 Nominees — Contributors Category

Voters can choose one from this category. 

  • Sam Cheris
  • Branimir Zivkovic

Below each photo, click the link for a biography and/or list of fencing accomplishments provided by the nominee or someone on the nominee's behalf.

(Photo by USA Fencing)
(Photo by USA Fencing)