Corinna Lawrence

Corinna Lawrence (born 25 June 1990) is a British épée fencer.[1]

Corinna Lawrence
Personal information
Born (1990-06-25) 25 June 1990
Plymouth, England
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight60 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportFencing
Weaponépée
Handright-handed
National coachVladimir Meshkov
RetiredOct 2015
FIE rankingNow retired but highest world ranking = 47th

Lawrence was the British Olympic Association's 2011 Olympic Athlete of the Year for Fencing.[2] She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's épée, but was defeated in the second round by reigning European champion Simona Gherman.[3]

References

  1. "Corinna Lawrence". London2012.com. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  2. "BOA Reveal 2011 Olympic Athlete of the Year Winners". London: www.teamgb.com. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  3. Gareth A Davies (30 July 2012). "London 2012 Olympics: British fencing prospect Corinna Lawrence goes down fighting in last 32". The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
  • Profile at the European Fencing Confederation
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