Personal information | |
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Nationality | United States |
Born | December 12, 1995 |
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Sport | Fencing |
Event(s) | saber |
Andrew Mackiewicz (born December 12, 1995) is an American saber fencer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. [1]
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