Emily Jacobson facts for kids
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| Born | December 2, 1985 Decatur, Georgia, United States |
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Emily Phillipa Jacobson (born December 2, 1985) is an American Olympic sabre fencer. She was born in Decatur, Georgia. Emily won a bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. She also became the Junior World Champion in women's saber in 2004.
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About Emily Jacobson
Emily Jacobson was born in Decatur, Georgia. Her family has a strong connection to fencing. Her father, David Jacobson, was a fencer on the 1974 U.S. National team. Her mother, Tina Jacobson, also fenced competitively.
Emily has two sisters who are also amazing fencers. Her older sister, Sada Jacobson, is also an Olympic fencer. Her younger sister, Jackie, is also a world-class fencer.
Emily finished high school in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2004. She then went to Columbia University and studied psychology. She graduated in 2008. Later, she earned two more degrees in law and business in 2014.
Emily's Fencing Journey
Early Successes
Emily started making a name for herself in fencing very early. In 2001, she placed 7th in sabre at the World Championships. That same year, she helped her team win a gold medal at the World Junior Team Championships.
She earned a bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. In 2003, she also won a bronze medal at a World Cup event in Cuba. The next year, in 2004, she won a silver medal at a World Cup in Hungary.
Junior World Champion
The year 2004 was a big one for Emily. She won gold medals in both the team and individual events at the Junior World Championships. This made her one of the top junior and senior U.S. saber fencers, ranking No. 3 in the country.
In 2005, she continued to do well, finishing 5th in the Junior World Championships. Later, in 2010, Emily won the National Championship in Women’s Sabre at the US Fencing National Championships.
Olympic Experience
Emily represented the U.S. at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She made it to the Round of 16 in the competition. She fenced against Leonore Perrus from France in a close match, but lost 15-13.
College Fencing Career
After high school, Emily was ranked second nationally and 11th in the world. She joined the Columbia Lions fencing team at Columbia University. She was named a first-team All-American all four years she competed.
In 2005, Emily became the NCAA Champion. She also won the women’s sabre title at the North American Cup. She earned a silver medal at the IFA Championships. During the 2004–05 season, she won 27 out of 30 matches. She was ranked 3rd in the nation and 8th in the world in sabre that year.
In 2006, she finished second at the NCAA Championships. She also placed 8th at the North American Cup. In 2007 and 2008, she finished third in the NCAA Championships. Overall, she had an amazing college record, winning 131 out of 147 matches.
Awards and Recognition
Emily Jacobson has received several special awards for her achievements. In 2002, she received the Jules D. Mazor Award. This award is given to the Jewish High School Athlete of the year.
In 2014, Emily was honored by being inducted into the Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame. Two years later, in 2016, she was also inducted into the USA Fencing Hall of Fame. These honors celebrate her amazing career and contributions to fencing.
See also
In Spanish: Emily Jacobson para niños
- List of select Jewish fencers
- List of NCAA fencing champions
- List of USFA Hall of Fame members
