Michael McPhail

Michael McPhail (born December 15, 1981) is an American rifle shooter.[2][3] He won a gold medal in the 50 metre rifle prone event at the 2011 Pan American Games.[3] He competed in the 50 metre rifle prone event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he placed 9th.[4]

This article is about the rifle shooter. For the author and game designer, see Mike McPhail.

Michael McPhail
Michael McPhail at the 2012 Olympics
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1981-12-15) December 15, 1981
Darlington, Wisconsin, United States
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSports shooting
Event(s)FR60PR
ClubUS Army Marksmanship Unit, Fort Benning, Georgia[1]
Medal record
Representing  United States
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 Changwon50 m team rifle prone
Bronze medal – third place2018 Changwon50 m rifle 3 positions
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2011 Guadalajara50 m rifle prone
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima50 m rifle 3 positions

McPhail started training in shooting in 1996. On August 16, 2004, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After completing basic and infantry training at Fort Benning, in early 2005 he was assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit.[5]

References
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  1. Michael McPhail. sports-reference.com
  2. "Michael Mcphail". London 2012. Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  3. "Michael McPhail". United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  4. "Men's 50m Rifle Prone Qualification". London 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  5. Michael McPhail. army.mil


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