Quick Facts
Biography
Arlene Stevens (born February 20, 1981) is a retired American epee fencer. Stevens is lauded as "one of the most decorated fencers in program history," at St. John's University.[1]
NCAA
Stevens competed while attending St. John's University, from 1999-2003.
4 time All-American fencer.[1]
Silver medalist at the NCAA Championships in 2001.[2]
Silver medalist at the Intercollegiate Fencing Association Championships.[3]
US Championships
Stevens won the individual women's épée U.S. National Championship in both 1998 and 1999.[1]
Olympics
Stevens competed in the Olympics at Sydney, Australia, surviving the first round before being defeated by Ildiko Mincza of Hungary. Stevens was the youngest in the world to qualify for an Olympic fencing team.[1]
Olympic Results
Round 1 - Arlene Stevens (US) def. Zahra Gamir (Algeria) 5-2
Round 2 - Ildiko Mincza (Hungary) def. Arlene Stevens (US) 11-8
Miscellaneous
Stevens is 5'11
Is left handed
Is of European and Chinese descent.
Also practiced ballet and gymnastics.