2015-2016 (Sophomore Season): Competed at OSU Duals and OSU Open … registered a 14-4 record at OSU Duals … earned a third place finish at OSU Open … finished tied for third in individual competition at Midwest Fencing Conference Championships … OSU Scholar Athlete.
2014-2015 (Freshman Season): Made his Buckeye debut at OSU Duals … totaled an 8-5 bout-record at the event … earned a bronze medal at the Garret Penn State Open, tying for third place.
Prior to Ohio State: Competed with J.H. Blake High School Bengals.
Personal: Son of Carmen Tartua and Robin Raul…has two siblings: Alex and Nurla…plans to pursue a career as a heart surgeon and researcher…enjoys traveling, cooking and reading…participating in a scholars program, pre-med club and hospital volunteering…greatest sports thrill is winning a very close bout…majoring in biology.
