Amber English is an American sport shooter from Colorado Springs, CO. English won the gold medal in the women’s skeet at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, setting a new Olympic record of 56. In addition to being an olympian, English is also currently serving as a First lieutenant in the United States Army.

Amber English began shooting at the age of six and is a member of a distinguished shooting family. Her father, Mike, and uncle, Butch were U.S. Running Target National Team members and Olympic Training center resident athletes, while her mother, Ana and aunt, Kim were members of one of America’s top collegiate rifle programs at the University of Kentucky. 

Amber joined the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) in February 2017. In 2018, she was part of a U.S. sweep at World Championships where she earned the bronze medal. She has four world cup medals to her name won in 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2019.

We are so excited to have her as our September Athlete of the Month!