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Sport shooter
A.K.A.
Kimberly "Kim" Susan Rhode
Work field
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Whittier, USA
Age
45 years
Stats
Height:
1.63 m
Weight:
83 kg
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Biography

Kimberly Susan Rhode (born July 16, 1979) is an American double trap and skeet shooter. A California native, she is a six-time Olympic medal winner, including three gold medals, and six-time national champion in double trap. She is the most successful female shooter at the Olympics as the only triple Olympic Champion and the only woman to have won two Olympic gold medals for Double Trap. She won a gold medal in skeet shooting at the 2012 Summer Olympics, equaling the world record of 99 out of 100 clays. Most recently, she won the bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, making her the first Olympian to win a medal on five different continents, the first Summer Olympian to win an individual medal at six consecutive summer games, and the first woman to medal in six consecutive Olympics.

Early life

Kimberly Rhode was born in Whittier, California in 1979. Rhode began sport hunting at an early age, traveling on African safaris by the age of 12. Rhode began competing in skeet at age 10.

International competition

Rhode, at 13, won her first world championship title in women's double trap shooting. After double trap shooting was eliminated from the 2008 Summer Olympics, she has concentrated on skeet. Rhode became a Distinguished International Shooter in 1995 (Badge #388). In ISSF World Cup competition, she has won 19 Gold, 7 Silver, and 8 Bronze medals.At the 2007 World Cup competition in Santo Domingo, she set a new world record in this event with 98 hits (73 in the qualification round and a perfect 25 in the final).

1996 Olympics

Rhode won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics, making her the youngest female gold medalist in the history of Olympic shooting.

2000 Olympics

Rhode won a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

2004 Olympics

Rhode won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in Women's Double trap.

2008 Olympics

Rhode won the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in women's skeet.

2012 Olympics

On July 29 at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Rhode won the gold medal in skeet shooting with an Olympic record score of 99, tying the world record in this event. With this medal, Rhode is the only American competitor to win medals for an individual event in five consecutive Olympics. She also became one of the three competitors (and the only woman) to win three Olympic individual gold medals for shooting, along with Ralf Schumann of Germany and Jin Jong-oh of Korea.

2016 Olympics

Qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics made Rhode the first U.S. Olympian to qualify for an Olympic team on five different continents. Kim Rhode won the bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, making her the first Olympian to win a medal on five different continents,the first Summer Olympian to win an individual medal at six consecutive summer games, and the first woman to medal in six consecutive Olympics.

TV Host

Rhode is co-host of the Outdoor Channel's TV program Step Outside. Rhode studied Pre-veterinary medicine at Cal Poly Pomona.

Stolen competition shotgun

On September 11, 2008, Rhode's competition shotgun was stolen from her pickup; she had been using it in competition for eighteen years. The gun was returned to her in January 2009 after it was discovered during an unrelated search of a parolee's home; the parolee was charged with possession of stolen property. In the meantime fans had donated to buy her a new $13,000 Perazzi shotgun. Having become used to training with the new gun, she elected to retire "Old Faithful" after four Summer Games.

Personal life

Rhode spoke at the 2012 Republican National Convention, introducing several other Olympians on the stage.

Rhode married Mike Harryman in 2009. Their son was born in 2013.

In addition to being a member of USA Shooting's National Team, Rhode is an honorary lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of Safari Club International.

Career results

Olympic results
Event199620002004200820122016
Double trap1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold
108+33
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
103+36
1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold
110+36
Not held
SkeetNot held7th
69
5th
68+23
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver
70+23
1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold
74+25
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
72+14+15(+3)
TrapNot held9th
68
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When was Kim Rhode born?
Kim Rhode was born on July 16, 1979.
What sport is Kim Rhode known for?
Kim Rhode is known for her achievements in the sport of shotgun shooting, specifically skeet and trap shooting.
Has Kim Rhode won any Olympic medals?
Yes, Kim Rhode has won numerous Olympic medals. As of 2021, she has won six Olympic medals, including three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
What is Kim Rhode's career highlight?
One of Kim Rhode's career highlights is becoming the first American athlete to win an individual medal in five consecutive Olympic Games, from 1996 to 2016.
Has Kim Rhode made any notable achievements outside of the Olympics?
Yes, Kim Rhode has achieved several notable accomplishments outside of the Olympics. She has won numerous World Championship titles, including individual and team gold. She has also set several world records in her sport.
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