Larry Pinkus
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Age
80
Hometown
Kensington, MD
Occupation: Scientific Review Administrator at NIH
Clubs: Nazlymov Fencing Academy and Rockville Fencing Club
Coach: Steven Heck
Family: Spouse Ruth Harvey, four children
Hobbies: Jazz guitar, tennis and gardening
How He Started Fencing: At Johns Hopkins University 1962-66
Favorite Fencing Memory: Winning the Vet 60 world championship in Tampa, Fla. in 2005 by defeating three-time and defending Champion Wolf Nettingsmeyer from Germany
Who Has Influenced His Career: He took up saber in 1970 at NY Fencers Club under Csaba Elthes, most influential coach was Wes Glon who made him into an A fencer (1983-85), most influential fencer was Tom Strazalowski who practiced with him in the 1980s, other coaches were David Ling, Vitali Nazlymov and Steve Heck
Something People Would be Surprised to Know: Peter Westbrook referred to his unusual way of fencing (at the time in the 1970s-80s) as the "Pinkus shuffle" (for his footwork) and the "Larry Parry" for his best action
Current U.S. Ranking: No. 14 (Veteran +70 Saber)
Veteran World Championship Teams: 2020, 2018, 2017, 2015 (Gold - Team, Silver - Individual), 2009, 2008, 2006 (Silver), 2005 (Gold), 2004, 1999 (Bronze)
Clubs: Nazlymov Fencing Academy and Rockville Fencing Club
Coach: Steven Heck
Family: Spouse Ruth Harvey, four children
Hobbies: Jazz guitar, tennis and gardening
How He Started Fencing: At Johns Hopkins University 1962-66
Favorite Fencing Memory: Winning the Vet 60 world championship in Tampa, Fla. in 2005 by defeating three-time and defending Champion Wolf Nettingsmeyer from Germany
Who Has Influenced His Career: He took up saber in 1970 at NY Fencers Club under Csaba Elthes, most influential coach was Wes Glon who made him into an A fencer (1983-85), most influential fencer was Tom Strazalowski who practiced with him in the 1980s, other coaches were David Ling, Vitali Nazlymov and Steve Heck
Something People Would be Surprised to Know: Peter Westbrook referred to his unusual way of fencing (at the time in the 1970s-80s) as the "Pinkus shuffle" (for his footwork) and the "Larry Parry" for his best action
Current U.S. Ranking: No. 14 (Veteran +70 Saber)
Veteran World Championship Teams: 2020, 2018, 2017, 2015 (Gold - Team, Silver - Individual), 2009, 2008, 2006 (Silver), 2005 (Gold), 2004, 1999 (Bronze)
Results
2019:
- Bronze - December North American Cup (Veteran +70)
2018:
- Gold - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran +70)
- Gold - April North American Cup (Veteran +70)
- Fifth - Veteran World Championships (Team)
- 21st - Veteran World Championships (+70)
2017:
- Gold - April North American Cup (Veteran +70)
- 16th - Veteran World Championships (+70)
2016:
- Gold - December North American Cup (Veteran +70)
- Gold - April North American Cup (Veteran +70)
2015:
- Gold - Veteran World Championships (Team)
- Silver - Veteran World Championships (+70)
- Gold - December North American Cup (Veteran +70)
- Bronze - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran +70)
2014:
- Gold - December North American Cup (Veteran +70)
- Ninth - April North American Cup (Veteran 60-69)
2013:
- Seventh - December North American Cup (Veteran 60-69)
- Ninth - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 60-69)
2012:
- Fifth - December North American Cup (Veteran 60-69)
- 14th - March North American Cup (Veteran 60-69)
2011:
- 11th - December North American Cup (Veteran 60-69)
- 10th - North American Cup D (Veteran 60-69)
2009:
- 10th - Veteran World Championships (60-69)
2008:
- 16th - Veteran World Championships (+60)
2006:
- Silver - Veteran World Championships (+60)
2005:
- Gold - Veteran World Championships (+60)
2004:
- 22nd - Veteran World Championships (+60)
1999:
- Bronze - Veteran World Championships (50-59)