Susan Marie Shields (born February 3, 1952), also known by her married name Susan White, is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic medalist. She represented the United States as a 16-year-old at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where she received a bronze medal for her third-place performance in the women's 100-meter butterfly, finishing behind Australian Lyn McClements and fellow American Ellie Daniel.[1][2]

Susan Shields
Personal information
Full nameSusan Marie Shields
Nickname"Susie"
National teamUnited States
Born (1952-02-03) February 3, 1952 (age 72)
Erie, Pennsylvania
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight132 lb (60 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesButterfly
ClubPlantation Swim Club
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 100 m butterfly

Shields was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, but moved to Louisville, Kentucky with her family at a young age.[2] She retired from competition swimming after graduating from high school.[2] She later earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Louisville, and has worked as a teacher and swim coach.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Sports-Reference.com, Olympics Sports, Swimming at the 1968 Ciudad de México Summer Games, Women's 100 metres butterfly. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Margaret Farnham, "Olympic memories are preserved in bronze," Toledo Blade, pp. G1 & G2 (August 21, 1988). Retrieved October 14, 2012.
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  • Susan Shields – Olympic athlete profile at Sports-Reference.com