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Amro El Geziry is an accomplished modern pentathlete, transitioning from representing Egypt across three Olympic Games to competing for the United States, showcasing continued athletic excellence and dedication.
Amro Elgeziry and his wife Isabella Isaksen joined the army in 2017 and were selected for the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program.
Amro Elgeziry is a member of Team USA, competing in Modern Pentathlon and setting an Olympic record in his debut for the team.
Amro El Geziry was born on November 19, 1986, in Cairo, Egypt. He began his journey in modern pentathlon, a multi-disciplinary sport featuring fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, and a combined event of pistol shooting and cross-country running. El Geziry achieved significant early career milestones representing Egypt, including a gold medal in the Team event at the 2016 World Modern Pentathlon Championships in Moscow and a silver medal in the Individual event at the 2014 World Modern Pentathlon Championships in Warsaw. His consistent performance led him to compete in the Olympic Games for Egypt in 2008, 2012, and 2016, placing 32nd, 33rd, and 25th respectively.
In May 2014, El Geziry married fellow pentathlete Isabella Isaksen. In 2017, both joined the U.S. Army and were selected for the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program. This marked a significant turning point in his career as he began representing the United States. In 2019, Amro El Geziry earned distinction at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, securing a gold medal in the Mixed Relay and a silver medal in the Team Relay. He continued his competitive career, qualifying to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he placed 25th in the final on August 7, 2021. His participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics marked his fourth Olympic appearance.
His achievements also include a 1st place in the UIPM 2019 Biathle/Triathle World Championships in Saint Petersburg, United States, for the Triathle-Senior B/T Team-relay Mix. In 2021, he further secured a 1st place in the UIPM 2021 Laser Run World Championships in Cairo, Egypt, in the Biathle-Senior B/T Final event. Throughout his career, Amro El Geziry has demonstrated sustained commitment and high-level performance in modern pentathlon, competing across various international stages and achieving notable results for both Egypt and the United States.
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