Marksman Dane Sampson will be looking to improve on Rio air rifle results
HE is determined to get a medal in Rio, but marksman Dane Sampson’s campaign did not get off with the start he hoped for.
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Marksman Dane Sampson — determined to get a medal in Rio — did not begin his Olympic redemption with the bang he wanted to.
Sampson, who had a disappointing Olympic debut in London, placed 37th in the 10m air rifle event with a score of 619.3 in Rio overnight.
The former Arana Hills resident, coached by Petr Kurker, placed 42nd in the event in London.
The 29-year-old has two more chances to stand proud on the podium for Australia.
Next up for Sampson is 50m rifle prone on August 12 at 10pm; and 50m rifle three-position on August 14 at 10pm.
Sampson, who went to Lowood State High School, placed 48th in the 50m prone and 37th in the 50m three-position in London.
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