| Susan Shields | |
| Fullname: | Susan Marie Shields |
| Nicknames: | "Susie" |
| National Team: | United States |
| Strokes: | Butterfly |
| Club: | Plantation Swim Club |
| Birth Date: | February 3, 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 5feet |
| Weight: | 132lb |
Susan Marie Shields (born February 3, 1952), also known by her married name Susan White, is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic medalist. She represented the United States as a 16-year-old at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where she received a bronze medal for her third-place performance in the women's 100-meter butterfly, finishing behind Australian Lyn McClements and fellow American Ellie Daniel.[1] [2]
Shields was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, but moved to Louisville, Kentucky with her family at a young age.[2] She retired from competition swimming after graduating from high school.[2] She later earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Louisville, and has worked as a teacher and swim coach.[2]