Sheena Sharp

Sheena Sharp (born 13 April 1953) is a British sport shooter.

Sheena Sharp
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1953-04-13) 13 April 1953
Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sport
CountryUnited Kingdom
SportShooting sport
Event(s)
Club
  • Huntly
  • Bon Accord
Updated on 4 September 2012.

Career

Sharp started first shooting at the age of 11 before stopping at 16. Picking up the sport again over 20 years later, she progressed quickly and soon earn selection first with the Scottish and then the Great Britain team.[1]

Attending her first Commonwealth Games in 2002, she won silver in the 50 m rifle prone pairs partnering with Susan Jackson. At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Sharp and Jackson went one better and won gold in the same event. Sharp also won a second gold in the 50 m rifle prone singles event.[2]

References

  1. "Scottish Smallbore Rifle Association Hall of Fame: Sharp". Scottish Smallbore Rifle Association. October 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  2. "Sheena Sharp". Athlete Profile. Scottish Smallbore Rifle Association. 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2012.


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