Beth Slikas
Athlete Bio#
Age
62
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Education
PhD in biology from the University of Pennsylvania
Current Residence: Mesa, Ariz.
Occupation: research scientist, genetics
Clubs: Salle Auriol (2019-20), Northwest Fencing Center (2016-18), Rhode Island Fencing Academy and Club, Swordplay Fencing Center
Coaches: Marshall Hibnes, Salle Auriol; Cody Mattern and Mike McTigue, Northwest Fencing Center; Alex Ripa, RIFAC (2012-15); George Platt, Swordplay (2001-09)
Family: Four cats
Hobbies: rowing, horseback riding and birding
How She Started Fencing: Took a beginning adult class at DC Fencers Club
Current U.S. Ranking: No. 17 (Veteran 50-59 Epee)
Veteran World Championship Teams: 2020, 2016
Occupation: research scientist, genetics
Clubs: Salle Auriol (2019-20), Northwest Fencing Center (2016-18), Rhode Island Fencing Academy and Club, Swordplay Fencing Center
Coaches: Marshall Hibnes, Salle Auriol; Cody Mattern and Mike McTigue, Northwest Fencing Center; Alex Ripa, RIFAC (2012-15); George Platt, Swordplay (2001-09)
Family: Four cats
Hobbies: rowing, horseback riding and birding
How She Started Fencing: Took a beginning adult class at DC Fencers Club
Current U.S. Ranking: No. 17 (Veteran 50-59 Epee)
Veteran World Championship Teams: 2020, 2016
Results
2019:
- Bronze - December North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
- Ninth - December North American Cup (Veteran Open)
2018:
- Ninth - April North American Cup (Veteran Open)
- 13th - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 50-59)
- 16th - April North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
2017:
- Silver - April North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
- 13th - December North American Cup (Veteran Open)
- 24th - December North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
2016:
- Gold - April North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
- Fifth - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 50-59)
- 33rd - Veteran World Championships (50-59)
2015:
- Fifth - March North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
- 20th - March North American Cup (Veteran Open)
2014:
- Silver - April North American Cup (Veteran Open)
- Sixth - April North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
- 12th - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 50-59)
- 21st - December North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
2013:
- Bronze - December North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
- 13th - December North American Cup (Veteran Open)
2012:
- Eighth - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 50-59)
2011:
- Gold - December North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
- Bronze - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 40-49)
- Ninth - December North American Cup (Division II)
- 30th - USA Fencing National Championships (Division II)