Samuel Tate

Position:
Sabre/Right Hand
Height:
6-2
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Miami, Fla.
High School:
John A. Ferguson

Majoring in exercise and sport science with a minor in chemistry ... Part of the Honors Carolina program

Fencing at UNC: In his fourth year as a member of the men's sabre squad ... Qualified for NCAA Regionals in 2017 and placed 29th ... Selected by the UNC Strength and Conditioning staff as the men's fencing team recipient of the 2017-18 Iron Ram Award for all-around excellence

Before UNC: Graduate of John A. Ferguson High School ... Lettered three years in cross country and track & field ... Picked up fencing at age 12 at Miami Fencing Club

More on Tate: Son of Samuel Tate Jr. and Diane Amado-Tate ... Has one sister ... Favorite pastimes are eating and exercising ... Loves popcorn ... Favorite sport other than fencing is track & field ... Athlete he admires most is Daryl Homer ... After graduation, plans to go on to medical school