Paralympic Bronze Medalist - McKenna Dahl | 2017 SHOT Show TV Studio

Published on January 20, 2017
Duration: 4:12

McKenna Dahl, a Paralympic Bronze Medalist, discusses her journey in 10-meter air rifle shooting. She highlights the Paralympics' parallel nature to the Olympics and the sport's inclusion since 1976. Dahl shares her introduction to shooting at age 12 through a camp for disabled youth, leading to competitive aspirations and training at the Olympic Training Center.

Quick Summary

McKenna Dahl, a Paralympic Bronze Medalist, competes in 10-meter air rifle shooting. She was introduced to the sport at age 12 through a camp for disabled youth and trains at the Olympic Training Center. A typical training day includes morning range practice followed by afternoon conditioning and strength training.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to McKenna Dahl
  2. 00:26What are the Paralympics?
  3. 00:49Shooting in the Paralympics
  4. 01:15McKenna's Discipline: 10 Meter Air Rifle
  5. 01:25How McKenna Got into Shooting
  6. 02:07NRA Match and Air Rifle
  7. 02:26Hometown and Training Location
  8. 03:03A Day in Training
  9. 03:29The Feeling of Winning Bronze
  10. 03:52Looking Towards Tokyo 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Olympics and Paralympics?

The main difference is that Paralympic athletes compete with some form of physical disability. The Paralympics take place two weeks after the Olympics and were initially created for war veterans in 1948, later opening to all individuals with physical disabilities in the 1960s.

When was shooting added to the Paralympic Games?

Shooting was added as a sport for disabled athletes to compete in the Paralympic Games in 1976. This allowed athletes with physical disabilities to showcase their skills in precision shooting disciplines.

How did McKenna Dahl get started in competitive shooting?

McKenna Dahl first tried shooting at age 12 during a camp for disabled kids. She later attended an NRA match where she tried air rifle, which led her to pursue competitive shooting and eventually the Paralympics.

What does a typical training day look like for a Paralympic shooter like McKenna Dahl?

A typical training day involves about three hours of range practice in the morning, followed by weight training and conditioning in the afternoon. Athletes may also incorporate sport psychology and nutrition sessions.

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