Kamara James
American fencer (1984-2014)
- Born
- 23 November 1984, Kingston
- Died
- 20 September 2014, Modesto
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer
Kamara Latoya James (November 23, 1984 – September 20, 2014) was an American Olympic épée fencer.
James was born in Kingston, Jamaica, into a single-parent household. Her family moved to Jamaica, Queens, New York, when she was 10. She was given a full fencing scholarship to The Dwight School, an independent college preparatory school. She then attended Princeton University on a full academic scholarship.
James began fencing at age 11, through the Peter Westbrook Foundation.
In 2003, she won a bronze medal at the junior world championships.
She competed in the women's individual épée event at the 2004 Summer Olympics. James died at age 29, in September 2014.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Summer Olympics | 2004 |
External links
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