Samuel Imrek is an 18-year-old American fencer specializing in epee. Currently ranked number one in the world for Cadet Men's Epee according to the International Fencing Federation (FIE), Imrek trains at the Alliance Fencing Academy in Houston, Texas. He favors the epee and fences left-handed.
Imrek's achievements include a gold medal at the 2022 Cadet World Championship held in Dubai. He also holds the distinction of being the second youngest competitor ever to win the US National Division I Men's Epee Championship, achieving this feat at just 17 years old.
Where did Samuel Imrek go to School?
Samuel Imrek attended Alliance Fencing Academy in Houston for his training and development in fencing. He has been a part of the academy for 11 years.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Samuel Imrek is a junior at Schola and Christian Perspectives in Missouri City, where he is currently taking his high school education.
Achievements:
Cadet World Championship (April 2022, Dubai):
Gold medalist in Cadet Men's Epee
Defeated fourth-seed Israeli Alon Sarid 15-9 in the final
FIE World Rankings (as of June 2024):
Ranked 1st in Junior Men's Epee with 212.000 points
Ranked 27th in Senior Men's Epee with 58.750 points
USA Fencing National Championships:
14 Gold medals
3 Silver medals
3 Bronze medals
14 Top-8 finishes
Samuel Imrek's Fencing Journey
Samuel Imrek's fencing journey began at the age of 5 when he joined Alliance Fencing Academy in Houston.
His crowning achievement came in April 2022 when he won the Cadet World Championship in Dubai, defeating the fourth-seeded Israeli fencer Alon Sarid in a thrilling final bout.
According to the FIE (International Fencing Federation) world rankings (as of June 2024), Imrek is currently ranked 1st in the Junior Men's Epee category with 212.000 points and 27th in the Senior Men's Epee category with 58.750 points.
On the national front, Imrek has accumulated an impressive tally of 14 gold medals, 3 silver medals, 3 bronze medals, and 14 top-8 finishes at various USA Fencing National Championships.
USA Fencing National Championships Results
| Medal | Count |
| Gold | 14 |
| Silver | 3 |
| Bronze | 3 |
| Top 8 | 14 |
Cadet and Junior World Rankings
| Category | Rank | Points |
| Junior Men's Epee | 1st | 212.000 |
| Senior Men's Epee | 27th | 58.750 |
Cadet World Championship 2022 (Dubai) Result
| Event | Opponent | Score |
| Final | Alon Sarid (ISR) | 15-9 |
| Semifinals | Maksym Perchuk (UKR) | 15-14 |
| Quarterfinals | Domonkos Pelle (HUN) | 15-14 |
FIE World Cup/Grand Prix Results
| Season | Category | Rank | Points |
| 2023/2024 | Senior | 27th | 58.750 |
| 2023/2024 | Junior | 1st | 212.000 |
| 2022/2023 | Junior | 2nd | 140.500 |
| 2022/2023 | Senior | 308th | 3.000 |
Upcoming FIE Events (2024)
| Competition | Place | Country | Start Date |
| Championnats D'Europe | Basel | Switzerland | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Championnats D'Europe (Team) | Basel | Switzerland | 22 Jun 2024 |
FAQ's On Samuel Imrek’s High School
A. Samuel Imrek attends Schola and Christian Perspectives, a high school located in Missouri City.
A. Samuel Imrek began fencing at the age of 5 when he joined Alliance Fencing Academy in Houston.
A. According to the FIE world rankings, Samuel Imrek is currently ranked 1st in the Junior Men's Epee category with 212.000 points.
A. Samuel Imrek has won 14 gold medals at various USA Fencing National Championships.
A. Samuel Imrek is a left-handed fencer.
A. Samuel Imrek has been training at Alliance Fencing Academy in Houston for 11 years.
