David Johnson (sport shooter)

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]

David Johnson
Johnson at the 2012 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameDavid Alan Johnson
NationalityAmerican
Born (1964-05-29) May 29, 1964
Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
Height5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place1983 Caracas10 m air rifle
Gold medal – first place1991 Havana10 m air rifle
Silver medal – second place1995 Mar del Plata50 m rifle 3 positions

Johnson started training in shooting in 1972 at the Langley Junior rifle club in Virginia, and continued through his graduation from Hampton High School in 1982.[2] In 1986, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from West Virginia University.[2] 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.[3][2]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "David Johnson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
  2. "Johnson aims for Olympic gold", Daily Press, Newport News, Virginia, 95th year, number 4, Neighbors section, January 4, 1990, page 14. (subscription required)
  3. "U.S. Army Olympian Bio: Major David Johnson". army.mil. Archived from the original on January 30, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2015.

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