Susan Beth Scott (born May 27, 1992 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri), is an American Paralympic swimmer.

Susan Beth Scott
Personal information
Nationality United States
Born (1992-05-27) May 27, 1992 (age 34)
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke, freestyle, medley
Medal record
Athletics
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2012 London4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Bronze medal – third place2008 Beijing400m freestyle S10
Bronze medal – third place2012 London400m freestyle S10
Bronze medal – third place2012 London4x100m medley relay 34pts
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 Eindhoven4x100m medley relay 34pts
Silver medal – second place2010 Eindhoven400m freestyle S10
Bronze medal – third place2010 Eindhoven100m backstroke S10
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro400m freestyle S10
Silver medal – second place2007 Rio de Janeiro50m freestyle S10
Silver medal – second place2007 Rio de Janeiro100m freestyle S10
Silver medal – second place2007 Rio de Janeiro100m backstroke S10
Silver medal – second place2007 Rio de Janeiro200m individual medley SM10

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

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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

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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

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  1. 1 2 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.
  2. 1 2 "Susan Beth Scott". Team USA. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2013.