Sophomore • Foil Boulder, Colo.
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career statistics Year W-L Pct. 2006-07 26-7 .788 Career 26-7 .788 All-American (2007)

Nick Chinman burst onto the scene as a freshman last year, storming into the starting line-up and emerging as an All-American at season's end. Chinman is one of two returning All-Americans for Penn State in the foil, making this one of Penn State's strongest weapon's heading into 2007-08.

LION CAREER: 2006-07: Chinman posted a superb 26-7 record in duals last year, grabbing the starting spot in January and blazing to the Mid-Atlantic/South Regional title. His championship there earned him a spot in the NCAA tournament, where he placed fifth to become an All-American as a freshman. Chinman posted dual match records of 11-3, 11-2 and 5-2.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL: Chinman is a native of Boulder, Colo., and is enrolled in the Department of Undergraduate Studies.