Jeremy Pinon

Weapon:
Epee
Class:
Senior
Custom2:
4 / Fightin' Fourth
Hometown:
Roswell, NM
High School:
NMMI

2021-22 (Sophomore): Competed in 10 bouts ... had three bout victories ... collegiate debut against Brandeis ... first-career win against Cleveland State ... in addition to fencing, also a member of 2022 Junior World Team for USA Modern Pentathlon.

2020-21 (Freshman): Did not compete in any events.

Before Air Force: Earned four letters in cross country, swimming and track and field ... competed for NMMI pentathlon ... coached by Jan Olesinski, who's son, Marek, played basketball and daughter, Anna, competed in track at Air Force ... 2nd place in modern pentathlon youth nationals in 2019 ... 3rd place in modern pentathlon young nationals in 2018 ... 2018 and 2019 NMAA State cross country qualifier ... 2016 and 2017 MNAA State Swim qualifier ... National Honor Society member and president.

Personal: Member of cadet squadron 4 ... son of Rick and Yolie Pinon ... has three brothers ... brother, Jacob, is a 2021 Naval Academy graduate ... international history major ... future career plans is to become a pilot ... active in his squadron as the MWR non-commissioned officer in charge ... during the summer prior to junior year, completed Operation Air Force at Barksdale AFB, LA, and earned an incendtive ride in a B-52, and took a trip with the history department to Poland and Germany ... Why I decided to come to the Academy: "I wanted to serve my country to the utmost of my ability while participating in Div. I athletics and receiving a world-class education." ... hobbies are hanging out with my friends and family, walking my dogs, coooking, playing guitar and being outdoors ... began fencing at age 12 ... credits Nathan Schrimsher as having biggest influence on his sports career ... pre-competition superstitions are to eat oatmeal, pray a rosary and listen to his pre-competition playlist ... dream vacation is South of France ... guilty pleasure is chocolate pancakes and Raising Cane's chicken ... favorite role model is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ... something most people don't know about him is that prior to USAFA, he only competed in pentathlons ... enjoys listening to Mac Miller, John Mayer, Bad Bunny and Travis Scott ... favorite TV show is Stranger Things ... favorite movies are Good Will Hunting and Ferris Bueller's Day Off ... favorite class subject his history ... favorite athlete is Conor McGregor ... favorite team is the New York Yankees ... loves to travel.