Temple University Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2023
- Class:
- 2012
A two-time recipient of Temple's Female Student-Athlete of the Year, women's fencer Dr. Kamali Thompson is the epitome of a student-athlete. A four-time NCAA Championship qualifier, Thompson earned three top-15 finishes and placed sixth in sabre her senior season to earn Second Team All-America honors in 2012. A four-time NIWFA Individual Sabre Title holder, Thompson also finished in the Top 10 at the NCAA Regionals all four years of her career. The 2012 NCAA Woman of the Year nominee, she held the Temple sabre record for individual career wins (175) from 2012 to 2020. Â
Currently a medical doctor at Temple Hospital, the 2012 PhillySIDA Women's Academic All-Area Performer of the Year won gold at the US Fencing North American Cup and placed 16th at the Junior World Cup in Germany during the 2010-11 season. She also was an alternate for the 2020 USA Olympic team and served as the Women's Sabre Representative for the USOPC Medical Advisory Committee.
