Amanda Furrer

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Amanda Furrer
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1991-01-17) January 17, 1991 (age 32)
Spokane, Washington
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight123 lb (56 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Sports shooting
Event(s) STR3X20
College team Ohio State Buckeyes
Medal record
Women's shooting
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro STR3X20
ISSF World Shooting Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 201 Munich STR3X20 Team

Amanda Furrer (born January 17, 1991) is an American rifle shooter who competes in the 50 metre rifle three positions event. [1] [2] She won a bronze medal at the 2007 Pan American Games. [2] She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she placed 15th in the 50 m rifle three positions event. [3]

Furrer was also an alternate at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

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References

  1. "Amanda Furrer". London2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 2012-09-13. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
  2. 1 2 "Amanda Furrer". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic Committee . Retrieved 2012-09-17.
  3. "Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Qualification". London2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2012-09-17.