David Johnson (sport shooter)
David Johnson at the 2012 Olympics | |
Personal information | |
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Nationality | American |
Born |
Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States[1] | May 29, 1964
Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) |
Weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
Sport | |
Sport | Sports shooting |
Medal record
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David Alan Johnson (born May 29, 1964) is an American rifle shooter who won a gold medal in the 10 m air rifle at the 1991 Pan American Games. Next year he competed at the same event at the 1992 Olympics and finished in 11th place.[1]
Johnson started training in shooting in 1972 at the Langley Junior rifle club in Virginia, and continued through his high school graduation in 1982. In 1986 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from West Virginia University. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and became a member of the marksmanship unit. Since early 2000s he trained the national rifle team, preparing it for the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics.[2]
References
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