Amber English
American sport shooter
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Amber English (born October 25, 1989) 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]
BornOctober 25, 1989
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg)
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| Born | October 25, 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 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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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]
English was elected to the ISSF Athletes Committee at the 2023 World Championships in Baku.[5]
Gallery
English in 2018
English at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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