Susie Scanlan

Susie Scanlan (born June 4, 1990, in St. Paul, Minnesota[1] ) is an American epee fencer. Scanlan was named to the U.S. Olympic team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the women's epee individual and team competitions, and won a bronze medal in the team event.[1][2] Scanlan took time off from her studies at Princeton University to train for and compete in the 2012 Olympics.[1]

Susie Scanlan
Personal information
Full nameSusannah Scanlan
NationalityAmerican
Born (1990-06-04) June 4, 1990
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States United States of America
SportFencing
Event(s)individual epee, team epee
Medal record
Fencing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2012 Londonwomen's team épée

Scanlan was eliminated in the individual epee round of 64 by Olena Kryvytska of Ukraine by a score of 15–13.[3] She won a bronze medal in the women's team épée alongside Maya Lawrence, Courtney Hurley, and Kelley Hurley.

See also

References

  1. "Susie Scanlan profile". KARE11. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  2. Perkins, Eric (May 23, 2012). "Susie Scanlan, St. Paul's fantastic fencer". KARE11. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  3. "Women's Individual Epee - Round of 64". NBC Olympics. Retrieved July 31, 2012.


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