SSG Naomi Graham Athlete
Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina High School: Pine Forest High College: Independence University Joined Army: February 2013 MOS: 89B, Ammunition Specialist Event: Boxing 75kg
“Being a Soldier-athlete means everything to me. On both side I get to show people what a leader looks like and mentor those who look up to me. I feel I have knowledge to share that can help someone in the future.”
SSG Naomi Graham Athlete
Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina High School: Pine Forest High College: Independence University Joined Army: February 2013 MOS: 89B, Ammunition Specialist Event: Boxing 75kg
“Being a Soldier-athlete means everything to me. On both side I get to show people what a leader looks like and mentor those who look up to me. I feel I have knowledge to share that can help someone in the future.”
SSG Naomi Graham did not participate much in sports while growing up. She started
boxing after high school, a year before enlisting in the Army. Her sister introduced her
to the sport of boxing. In 2012, Graham began a self-training regimen that resulted in
her first three wins. The Army has provided her with expert coaching, elite facilities,
and the opportunity to compete throughout the nation and the world.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Member
2019 Olympic Trials Champion 75kg,
Pan American Games Gold Medalist,
Pan American Games Qualifiers Bronze Medalist
2018 AIBA World Championships Middleweight Bronze Medalist
U.S. National Middleweight Champion, 75kg
2017 U.S. National Middleweight Champion, 75kg
2016 U.S. World Team Member
2015 Olympic Trials Participant
Modern Pentathlon SGT Samantha Schultz Athlete Hometown: Littleton, Colorado High School: Chatfield High School College: DeVry University Joined Army: August 2017 MOS: 88M, Motor Transport Operator Event: Fencing, Swimming, Equestrian, Shooting, and Running
“Since joining the Army, I have been able to push myself in training and competitions more, knowing that I not only represent Team USA but also the U.S. Army. There is a bigger meaning to my success.”
Modern Pentathlon SGT Samantha Schultz Athlete Hometown: Littleton, Colorado High School: Chatfield High School College: DeVry University Joined Army: August 2017 MOS: 88M, Motor Transport Operator Event: Fencing, Swimming, Equestrian, Shooting, and Running
“Since joining the Army, I have been able to push myself in training and competitions more, knowing that I not only represent Team USA but also the U.S. Army. There is a bigger meaning to my success.”
Some might see SGT Samantha Schultz’s Colorado upbringing as perfect for a pentathlete.
She was an active member of cross country, swimming, skiing, and track and
field teams. Schultz also participated in horseback riding as a recreational activity. In
2010, she began competing in modern pentathlon when she realized she had skills to
excel in a majority of its events. She joined a fencing club in Denver to develop that
skill, and also picked up pistol shooting. She came to know the national team coaches,
and her involvement with the sport grew. Today, the five-time USA Modern Pentathlon
National Champion is looking to earn a spot on the 2020 Olympic team.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Member
Pan American Games – Silver Medal Individual
Olympic Qualification, Gold Medal Women’s Relay,
6-Time National Champion,
8-Time Senior World Championship Team Member and
9-Time U.S. National Team Member
2019 World Champion in Modern Biathle and Triathle
2016 Olympic Alternate
2015 Pan American Games Team Member
2012 Junior National Champion, Junior Women’s Team and
Women’s Relay World Champions
SGT Amro Elgeziry
Athlete
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
High School: Al-Salam College School (Egypt)
College: Ain Shams University (Egypt)
Joined Army: June 2017
MOS: 92Y, Unit Supply Specialist
Event: Fencing, Swimming, Equestrian, Shooting, and Running
“I couldn’t be more grateful for having the support of the Army and WCAP. It means the world to me that I can serve the country and give back to the community… and also do what I love as an athlete.”
SGT Amro Elgeziry
Athlete
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
High School: Al-Salam College School (Egypt)
College: Ain Shams University (Egypt)
Joined Army: June 2017
MOS: 92Y, Unit Supply Specialist
Event: Fencing, Swimming, Equestrian, Shooting, and Running
“I couldn’t be more grateful for having the support of the Army and WCAP. It means the world to me that I can serve the country and give back to the community… and also do what I love as an athlete.”
Born in Cairo, Elgeziry marveled as his oldest brother competed in modern pentathlon
in the 2000 Olympics, held in Sydney, Australia. Inspired, Amro switched from swimming
to pentathlon in 2001. His hard work earned him success in the sport, including
a 9th place finish in the 2004 Youth World Championship, and a 6th place finish in the
2006 Junior World Championship. By 2007, he was Junior World No. 1. A three-time
Olympian, he is married to fellow Soldier-athlete and pentathlete Isabella Isaksen, and
they are preparing together for the 2020 Olympic Games.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Member
2019 U.S. National Champion
Pan American Games Gold and Silver medalist (Relays)
2018 U.S. National Champion
2016 3-Time Olympian, World Champion (Team), World Cup Winner
2015 World No.1
2014 World Championship Silver medalist
2012 U.S. Olympic Team Member
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Member
