Sergeant First Class Josh Olson knew the field would be tough in Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1. Competing in his first event in his first Paralympic Games, Olson finished 28th with 595 points.
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USAMU Shooter Olson Ready to Make Paralympic History
Years of determination, hard work, and resiliency have led Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson on the cusp of making history at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
Olympian Kim Rhode 1st American with Individual-Sport Medal in 5 Consecutive Games
In her dominating shootout win on Sunday, July 29th, 2012, Rhode tied a world record with 99 points out of a possible 100.
Vincent Hancock is Golden for Team USA and Beretta
Beretta USA congratulates 2-time Olympic gold medalist Sgt. Vincent Hancock on his historic win in Men’s Skeet at the 2012 Olympic games in London.
Double Trap Shooters Glenn Eller & Josh Richmond Aim for More Olympic Hardware
Expectations couldn’t be higher for these Army Marksmanship Unit teammates given the success they’ve showcased in the sport in recent years.
Hancock and Thompson in Position for Medals in Men’s Skeet
Leading the Men’s Skeet field with 74 targets, Hancock is also set to make his mark on history as he looks to become the first-ever skeet athlete to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals.
Team USA Shooters Kick Off 2012 Olympic Games
Misunderstood, under-recognized and somewhat ill-perceived, USA Shooting’s top stars clamor for their rightful place among the attention-grabbing headliners of Team USA.
Jitters Get Best of Uptagrafft in Olympic Pistol Debut
First-time Olympic jitters, common to many shooters who toe the line for the first time on the world’s grandest stage, led to a result that was not in her game plan.
Two American Women Make Air Rifle Finals at 2012 Olympics
As the first medal event awarded in London, Women’s 10-meter Air Rifle took center stage among all Olympic sports on the day’s opening docket.
USAMU Soldiers Ready to Continue Olympic Tradition
When Pres. Eisenhower established the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit in 1956 he did so to raise the standards of marksmanship in the Army, what he really wanted to beat the Russians in the Olympics.
Olympics a Family Affair for Two Service Members
Perseverance is defined as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.” Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft and Navy Reservist PO1 Uptagrafft epitomize it.
Olympic Shooting Sports on the Rise, But Not in the UK
UK interest in the shooting sports is small because civilian gun owners have been under attack from the UK government for nearly a century.
Twenty U.S. Olympic Team Athletes for Shooting Ready for London
Years of preparation and months of anxiety have dwindled down to just eight days as the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games comes closer into view for 20 Olympic shooters.
Olympic Shooter Kim Rhode Prepares to Chase History in London
As she stood on the podium at the 1996 Olympics, a gold medal around her neck, 17-year-old Kim Rhode never dreamed that 16 years later, she’d be chasing history across the Atlantic Ocean in London.
Olympic Shooter Parker Looks to Make Fourth Time a Charm In London
Being at the top of their profession doesn’t mean a championship comes right away. It takes perseverance and hard work. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker knows that all too well.
USA Shooting National Championships for Shotgun to Feature Four 2012 Olympians
The 19th Annual USA Shooting National Championships for Shotgun are set to begin Thursday, June 27 at the home of USA Shooting in Colorado Springs.
Dearly Departed Art Grundy was a Shooting Icon
Art Grundy was known far and wide as one of Canada’s top marksmen but he was equally adept at pulling the trigger on a well-delivered punchline.
Interview with Kenda Lenseigne at the 2012 Bianchi Cup
Meet the Overall World Champion, two-time Overall National Champion, four-time World Point Champion Cowgirl, and holder of 8 World Records.
Think You Can Shoot? Try NRA High Power Rifle Competition
Want to test your skills with a high-power rifle? Enter an NRA High Power Rifle competition.
Shooters Secure Tickets to London at 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Sandra Uptagrafft will now join her husband Eric in London after earning an Olympic Team nomination in Women’s 25-meter Pistol Tuesday in Ft. Benning, Ga.
Olympic Shooting Trials Start Tomorrow
The seven remaining slots to be filled on the U.S. Olympic shooting team will be awarded during the trials.
Nation’s Elite Shooters Ready for 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Shooting Trials
Nearly 240 athletes will attend in hopes of realizing their Olympic dreams at the historic ranges of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit.
The Most Common Reason Shotgunners Miss
There are many reasons why shooters miss targets, but in my opinion, the most common reason for losses is lifting the head prior to shooting the target.
Shooter Targets Olympic Trials After Gold Medal Performance In Italy
Untying a bag of experience that comes from being a three-time Olympian, Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker, USAMU, used that knowledge and claimed a gold medal at the Italy Rifle and Pistol World Cup.
High Drama in the Desert to Close 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shotgun
For three worthy adversaries, Olympic fate would go to sudden-death with a 25-target shoot-out.
Soldiers Earn Shot to Defend Olympic Gold
Two Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shot their way onto the U.S. Olympic Team and will defend the gold medals they won in 2008.
Top Air Gun Shooter Sarah Scherer Earns Finals Bid in Milan
Sarah Scherer showcased her Olympic readiness at the International Shooting Sport Federation Milan World Cup Tuesday, advancing to the final and placing sixth in the Women’s Air Rifle event.
USA Shooting Athletes to Compete in Milan in Final Pre-Olympic Tune-Up
Twenty-one USA Shooting athletes, including 10 Olympians, arrived in Milan for their final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup event before the London 2012 Olympics.
Army Shooting Champion Embraces View from the Top
In showcasing the U.S. Army and the very best of Army Soldier skills, Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit are expected to win regardless of the competition around them.
US Soldier Wins Gold Medal at World Cup
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit kicked off 2012 in grand fashion, showcasing the very best of Army Soldier skills in Tuscon.