Dane Sampson

Dane Sampson
Personal information
Nationality Australian
Born (1986-08-20) 20 August 1986
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
Residence Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
Country Australia
Sport Shooting
Event(s) 10 metre air rifle, 50 metre rifle three positions, 50 metre rifle prone
Club Commercial Small Bore Rifle Club
Coached by Petr Kurka

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 2012-07-29.
  2. "Sports Reference: Dane Sampson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  3. 1 2 3 "Glasgow 2014 - Dane Kevin Sampson Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
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