If you’re a boy or girl growing up in a rural community, landing a spot on the U.S. Olympic team may seem as unlikely as walking on the moon. Rural folks don’t have easy access to Olympic training facilities such as swimming pools, gymnasiums, or track facilities, yet you can easily practice to be a shooter.
This Outdoor Wire article describes the recent trials for men and women’s airgun team members. Obviously, it’s too late for the Rio games, yet if you’re a good shot or have the drive to become one, you could end up representing the U.S. with a gold medal hanging from your neck. Go for it!
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center hosted the final opportunity for athletes vying for a trip to the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro in August during the last Olympic Trials of the year, June 3-5 at Camp Perry. The event was conducted by USA Shooting, the National Governing Body of shooting sports.
The best marksmen from around the country in men and women’s air rifle and air pistol competed for the remaining spots during three days of qualifications and finals. Only five spots were available: one each in women’s air pistol/rifle and men’s air pistol and two in men’s air rifle… [continued]
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