Arlene Stevens
American fencer (born 1981)
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Arlene Stevens (born February 20, 1981) is a retired American epee fencer. Stevens is lauded as "one of the most decorated fencers in program history," at St. John's University.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 20, 1981 Fairport, New York, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
NCAA
Stevens competed while attending St. John's University, from 1999 to 2003.
4 time All-American fencer.[2]
Silver medalist at the NCAA Championships in 2001.[3]
Silver medalist at the Intercollegiate Fencing Association Championships.[4]
US Championships
Stevens won the individual women's épée U.S. National Championship in both 1998 and 1999.[5]
Olympics
Stevens competed in the Olympics at Sydney, Australia, surviving the first round before being defeated by Ildikó Mincza of Hungary.[6] Stevens was the youngest in the world to qualify for an Olympic fencing team.[7]
Olympic Results
Round 1 - Arlene Stevens (US) def. Zahra Gamir (Algeria) 5-2[8]
Round 2 - Ildikó Mincza (Hungary) def. Arlene Stevens (US) 11-8[8]
Miscellaneous
Stevens is 5'11", left handed, of European and Chinese descent, and has also practiced ballet and gymnastics.[citation needed]
