Not a lot of coverage or hoopla for shooters from the U.S.A. Nevertheless, American sportmen were keenly aware of 2 gold medal triumphs in these 2012 games. Specifically, our shotgunners took gold medals in both Men's and Women's Olympic Skeet shooting. U.S. Olympians Kim Rhode and Vincent hancock took the medals in impressive fashion.
Impressive fashion to the tune of Rhodes shooting 99 of 100 and Hancock shooting 148 of 150. If you have ever shot skeet before...you can appreciate how serious an accomplishment was turned in by these young Americans. I do not know if these feats get one on a Wheaties box...but this sportsman is damn impressed.
I actually came upon Kim's gold medal ceremony the day she won and saw a recap of her shooting skills. I then learned that she is the first American athlete to win five medals in an individual event in five consecutive Olympics (she was 17 at her first Olympic games). Very cool.
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