Russell Rivera
Russell Rivera
Year: So.
Hometown: Piedmont, Calif.
High School: The College Preparatory School
Position: Foil

2017-18: Posted a 7-2 record at the Vassar Invitational (11/12) … Was a perfect 3-0 against Navy during the Dan Arnstein ’09 Invitational (11/18) … Switched to fencing epee for a day during the MACFA “A” vs. “C” bouts and won a squad-best eight bouts (2/11) … Finished with a 4-2 record during the MACFA “B” vs. “C” bouts (2/18).

2016-17: Placed 51st at the Temple Open (10/30) … Won 13 bouts at the Vassar Invitational (11/13) … Had a strong showing with a 10-1 record during the MACFA “A” vs. “C” weekend (2/12) … Added a 5-4 record to the foilists at the MACFA “B” vs. “C” bouts (2/19) … Led the foilists with a 10-3 record in the “C” pool at the MACFA Championships (3/5) … Placed 27th at the regional championship (3/11).

High School: Divisions II and III national qualifier … Regional gold and silver medalist.

Personal: Son of Sue Lin and Reuben Rivera … Has a younger brother, Max Rivera.