Yury Gelman (2020) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Yury Gelman

Induction:
2020

Yury Gelman took over the St. John's men's and women's fencing programs in 1995 and has since built a legacy as one of the top coaches in the world for his sport. During his 25-year tenure at St. John's, more than 125 student-athletes have earned NCAA All-American status and 25 have won an individual NCAA National Championship. Gelman led the Red Storm to a national title in 2001, marking only the second team NCAA Championship in the history of St. John's Athletics. In addition to the national title, St. John's has recorded five second-place finishes at the NCAA Championships (1995, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2010). A five-time United States Olympic Coach (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016), Gelman has mentored three St. John's alumni to medals. Gelman's achievements in the sport were recognized when he was inducted into the United States Fencing Hall of Fame at the Summer National Fencing Championships in 2010.