Amy Fuller

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Amy Fuller
Personal information
Born(1968-05-30)May 30, 1968
Inglewood, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 11, 2023(2023-03-11) (aged 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Coxless four
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1995 Tampere W8+
Silver medal – second place 1993 Račice W8+
Silver medal – second place 1993 Račice W4-
Silver medal – second place 1994 Indianapolis W8+
Silver medal – second place 1994 Indianapolis W4-
Silver medal – second place 1998 Cologne W8+
Silver medal – second place 1999 St. Catharines W8+

Amy Lynn Fuller (May 30, 1968 – March 11, 2023) was an American rower, three-time Olympian, and one time World Record holder. In 1993, she was acclaimed as the U.S. Rowing Female Athlete of the Year, and in 1995, she was a finalist for the James E. Sullivan Award, given annually to the nation's top amateur athlete.

Fuller earned trips to the Olympics in 1992, 1996, and 2000. In 1992, she brought home a silver medal in the women's 4-, and in 1996 and 2000, she placed in the top 6 in the women's 8+. Fuller also competed in eight World Championships, earning one gold medal and six silver medals (1989, 1991, 1993–95, 1997–98, and 1999).

Fuller died from breast cancer in Los Angeles on March 11, 2023, at the age of 54.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Hewitt, Ed. "Rowing News: Amy Fuller Kearney Has Passed". Row2k. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "UCLA Athletics Mourns the Passing of Amy Fuller Kearney". UCLA Athletics. Retrieved March 13, 2023.


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