Susan Beth Scott
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| Nationality | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 27, 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Backstroke, freestyle, medley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Susan Beth Scott (born May 27, 1992 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri), is an American Paralympic swimmer.
Susan Scott was born May 27, 1992 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. At the age of 7 months, she was diagnosed with spina bifida and underwent surgery. Four years later she required further surgery. In the 11-12 age group category, she participated in the 50-metre freestyle at the Central Municipal Pool where she placed twelfth and finished tenth in 800-metre freestyle.[1]
International competition
She competed at World Championships in 2006 in South Africa, before moving to the Olympic Training Center to swim for Jimi Flowers. In 2008, she became an ESPY Award nominee for being the Best Female Athlete with a Disability. In 2009, Scott held a World record in 1500 m freestyle and next year won one golds for 34 point medley at 2010 World Championships. She won a silver medal at the 2010 World's for the 400 metre freestyle and a bronze medal for the 100 m backstroke.[1]
Paralympic competition
Her first Olympic games participation was at the 2008 Summer Paralympics where she won a bronze medal for 400 m freestyle.[2]
She received a silver and two bronze medals for her participation at 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.[2]
References
- ^ a b Toby Carrig (May 10, 2005). "Making a splash: Scott finds success in meets for swimmers". Southeast Missourian. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ a b "Susan Beth Scott". Team USA. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2013.