Susannah SMITH
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Shooting
Shooting
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1979Place of Birth: SYDNEYCountry of birth: AUSAge: 38Gender:
Female
Height (cm): 148
Weight (Kg): 60
Susannah SMITH - Schedule
| Time | Event | Status | ||
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Thu, 12 Apr
14:00
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Women's 50m Rifle Prone Finals |
Finished |
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Biographical Information
Highlights:
| Year | Location | Event | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Delhi, IND | 50m Rifle Prone Women | 5 |
| 2010 | Delhi, IND | Pairs 50m Rifle Prone Women | 6 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | 10m Air Rifle Women | 19 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | Pairs 10m Air Rifle Women | 4 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 9 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | Pairs 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 4 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | 50m Rifle Prone Women | 21 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | Pairs 50m Rifle Prone Women | 4 |
| 2002 | Manchester, ENG | 10m Air Rifle Women | 12 |
| 2002 | Manchester, ENG | Pairs 10m Air Rifle Women | 5 |
| 2002 | Manchester, ENG | 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 13 |
| 2002 | Manchester, ENG | Pairs 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 2 |
| Year | Location | Event | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Lahti, FIN | 10m Air Rifle Women | 94 |
| 2002 | Lahti, FIN | 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 55 |
Hobbies:
Travel, music, socialising (issf-sports.org, 16 Oct 2017)
Occupation: High school teacher (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Education: Education at University of Sydney, NSW, Australia (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Languages spoken: English
Position style: Right hand, right eye
Reason: “I danced and played tennis when I was 11 but my weekends were free. My dad had recently joined the local rifle club and I started going up with him.� (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Ambition: Winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and world championships. (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Memorable: Silver medal in 50m rifle 3 positions pair at Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games with her best friend, Susan McCREADY (AUS). (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Hero: "My students inspire me every day as do the staff I work with." (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Influence: “My first coach, Donald TOLHURST, who competed at four Olympic Games from 1956 to 1968. He was my coach for around 10 years before he passed away. He gave me a fantastic foundation. My dad is also a huge influence.� (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Ritual: “I always wear the same perfume. I always lie on my mat looking at the range, checking the weather and stretching for 10 minutes before preparation time begins.� (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
Additional information:
COMONWEALTH GAMES
Silver medal in 50m rifle 3 positions pair with Susan McCREADY (AUS) on Commonwealth Games debut at Manchester 2002. Also competed at Melbourne 2006 and Delhi 2010; best individual result fifth in 50m prone at Delhi. (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017; thecgf.com, 16 Oct 2017)
PHYSIQUE
Due to small build, often gets mistaken for a student when at school. (Athlete, 15 Oct 2017)
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Legend
: Gold
: Silver
: Bronze- : Gold Medal Event
: Bronze Medal Event
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