David Johnson | |
Full Name: | David Alan Johnson |
Nationality: | American |
Birth Date: | 29 May 1964 |
Birth Place: | Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.[1] |
Height: | 5 ft 6.5 in |
Weight: | 150 lb |
Sport: | Sports shooting |
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]
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]