Amber English
 English wins gold in skeet at 2020 Summer Olympic Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | October 25, 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | 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 | Skeet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | U.S. Army WCAP | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Allegiance |  United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Branch |  United States Army | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Service years | 2017–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Rank |  Captain | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Amber English (born October 25, 1989) is an American sport shooter 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. Amber English is currently serving as a First lieutenant in the United States Army.
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.
Career
She participated at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships, winning two medals including a gold medal in the skeet team event.
English was elected to the ISSF Athletes Committee at the 2023 World Championships in Baku.
Gallery
English in 2018
English at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Olympic champions in women's skeet | |
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From 1972 to 1992, the skeet event was open to both men and women. Zhang Shan won this event in 1992, the only woman to do so. |
