Edward Scott Bozek (November 20, 1950 – January 7, 2022), also known as Scotty Bozek, was an American épée fencer. He competed at the

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and

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. Bozek earned a degree in Russian Studies from the

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in Boston in 1972. He earned a masters in international affairs in Central and Eastern European Studies from

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. He also studied at the

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(the

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), and earned another masters in national resource strategy in 1999. Bozek competed at the 1971 and 1975

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, winning gold medals both years in team épée and a silver medal in 1971 in individual épée. He was US Champion in épée in 1973 and 1975. Bozek died on January 7, 2022, at the age of 71.

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