Amber English
Amber English (born October 25, 1989 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is an American sport shooter[1] who won the gold medal in the women's skeet at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, setting a new Olympic record of 56.[2] Amber English is currently serving as a First lieutenant in the United States Army.[1]
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 25, 1989 Colorado Springs, United States | ||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Shooting | ||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Skeet | ||||||||||||||||
| Club | U.S. Army | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life
Born to a family of hunters and sport shooters, English began shooting at age 6. She later attended the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.[3]
Career
She participated at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships, winning two medals including a gold medal in the skeet team event.[4]
Gallery
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Amber English at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
References
- "Amber English". Team USA. Archived from the original on 2020-07-28. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- < "Shooting - Final Results". .. Retrieved Jul 26, 2021.
- "Shotgun Team". recruiting.army.mil. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- "Skeet results" (PDF). Retrieved Jul 26, 2021.
External links
- Amber English at ISSF
- Amber English at Olympedia
- Amber English at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
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