Gaye McDermit
New Zealand fencer
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Gaye Lynette Horne (née McDermit, born 9 May 1945) is a former New Zealand fencer who won two bronze medals representing her country at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gaye Lynette McDermit 9 May 1945 |
| Spouse | Ron Horne |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Fencing |
Medal record | |
Biography
Born on 9 May 1945, McDermit finished as runner-up in the women's foil at the 1965 New Zealand national fencing championships.[1] The same year, she was part of the New Zealand team that competed against Australia.[1]
At the time of the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, McDermit was working as a typist.[1] At those games, she represented New Zealand in both the women's individual and teams foil events.[2] She won a bronze medal in the individual foil,[3] and then won a second bronze alongside Pam French and Joyce Fenton in the team event.[4]
McDermitt also competed in the individual and team foil events again at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, but was unplaced.[2]
