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Dane Sampson

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Dane Sampson
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1986-08-20) 20 August 1986 (age 38)
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 place 2018 Gold Coast 10 m air rifle
Commonwealth Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Brisbane 50 m rifle prone
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Brisbane 50 m rifle three positions

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]

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

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. ^ a b c "Glasgow 2014 - Dane Kevin Sampson Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
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