Maya Lawrence facts for kids
Lawrence at the 2013 World Fencing Championships
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | 17 July 1980 | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70m | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 64kg | |||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||
| Sport | Fencing | |||||||||||||
| College team | Princeton University | |||||||||||||
| Coached by | Michel Sebastiani | |||||||||||||
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Maya Lawrence, born in 1980, is an American fencer. She was a member of the United States Fencing Team. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. There, she took part in both individual and team épée events. An épée is a type of sword used in fencing. She earned a bronze medal in the women's team épée event. Her teammates were Courtney Hurley, Kelley Hurley, and Susie Scanlan.
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Early Life and Fencing Beginnings
Maya Lawrence grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. She went to Teaneck High School. She started fencing when she was a sophomore, which is in her second year of high school. She graduated in 1998.
Family and Coaching Influence
Maya's parents were very involved in sports. Her mother, Pat Lawrence, was the fencing coach at Teaneck High School. Her father, Reginald Lawrence, worked as a sports official in New Jersey. Their support likely helped Maya develop her fencing skills.
College and Continued Training
In 2002, Maya Lawrence graduated from Princeton University. She earned high honors and studied two subjects: political science and African-American studies.
Fencing Success at Princeton
While at Princeton, Maya was a key member of the university's fencing team. She was recognized as an All-American. This means she was one of the best college athletes in her sport. She also earned Ivy League honors every year she attended. During her time at Princeton and even after graduating, she was coached by Michel Sebastiani.
Advanced Education
Maya continued her education and earned a Master's degree in 2007. This degree was in teaching English as a Second Language. She studied at Teachers College, Columbia University. Even while she was studying for her master's degree, she kept up with her fencing training.
Olympic Achievement
Maya Lawrence was a part of the United States Fencing Team at the 2012 London Olympics. She competed in the fencing competition.
Winning an Olympic Medal
She participated in both the individual and team épée events. Her biggest success was winning a bronze medal in the women's team épée event. She shared this medal with her teammates Courtney Hurley, Kelley Hurley, and Susie Scanlan. This was a major achievement in her fencing career.
See also
In Spanish: Maya Lawrence para niños
- List of Princeton University Olympians
- List of Olympic medalists in fencing (women)
