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Cornell University Athletics

2026-27 Fencing Roster

Lily Padanilam

  • Position Sabre
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Freshman
  • High School Atlanta Classical Academy
  • Hometown Atlanta, Ga.

Biography

PRIOR TO CORNELL 
Attended Atlanta Classical Academy ... fenced for seven years with Nellya Fencers ... finished in the top eight in Division III women’s sabre at the 2025 Summer Nationals ... reached the top 32 in cadet at the 2023 Summer Nationals.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Tess Thomas and Joseph Padanilam ... has a brother, Thomas ... she is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in classics ... considering the pre-med track.