Dane Sampson

Dane Sampson (born 20 August 1986) is an Australian sports shooter. He competed in the 10 metre air rifle, 50 metre rifle three positions and 50 metre rifle prone events at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Dane Sampson
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1986-08-20) 20 August 1986
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportShooting
Event(s)10 metre air rifle, 50 metre rifle three positions, 50 metre rifle prone
ClubCommercial Small Bore Rifle Club
Coached byPetr Kurka
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Gold Coast10 m air rifle
Commonwealth Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 Brisbane50 m rifle prone
Bronze medal – third place2017 Brisbane50 m rifle three positions

Sampson began shooting in 1998, encouraged by his parents who are both sports shooters.[3] He made his international debut at the 2011 World Cup event in Munich.[3]

He worked as an antiques restorer in order to fund his shooting.[3]

Sampson qualified to represent Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4] He competed in the men's 10 metre air rifle, the men's 50 metre rifle three positions event, and the mixed 10 metre air rifle team events. He did not score sufficient points in either event to advance past qualification.[5]

References
  1. "London 2012: Dane Sampson". London 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  2. "Sports Reference: Dane Sampson". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  3. "Glasgow 2014 - Dane Kevin Sampson Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  4. "Dane Sampson". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  5. "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 27 March 2022.


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