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Abby Gustaitis
Born (1991-05-09) May 9, 1991 (age 33)
EducationNorth Harford High School
Alma materUniversity of Maryland
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Lock, Prop (7s)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016- United States 7 (-)
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima Team competition

Abby Gustaitis (born May 9, 1991) is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States against France 2016. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[1][2][3]

Gustaitis was introduced to the sport of rugby by a friend while attending the University of Maryland. She previously played basketball. She has a degree in Physiology and Neurobiology. After the 2017 World Cup she was recruited to the University of Canberra's sevens team.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Wise, Chad (July 17, 2017). "Eagles announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland". USA Rugby. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  2. ^ "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad". www.thisisamericanrugby.com. July 17, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  3. ^ "New caps in Women's Eagles World Cup squad". Americas Rugby News.com. July 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  4. ^ Dutton, Chris (September 8, 2017). "United States import Abby Gustaitis hopes to turn heads for a different reason in Canberra". Canberra Times. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "USA Eagle set to fly for UC". Canberra.edu.au. September 7, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.


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