Kim Rhode

Kim Rhode, born on July sixteenth, nineteen seventy-nine, is a distinguished American sport shooter renowned for her exceptional skills in double trap and skeet shooting. Hailing from California, she has made her mark as a six-time Olympic medalist, securing three gold medals throughout her illustrious career.

Rhode stands out as the most successful female shooter in Olympic history, being the only athlete to achieve the title of triple Olympic Champion. Her remarkable achievements include being the only woman to win two Olympic gold medals in Double Trap, showcasing her dominance in the sport.

In two thousand twelve, she clinched a gold medal in skeet shooting at the Summer Olympics, where she equaled the world record by hitting ninety-nine out of one hundred clays. This feat further solidified her status as a leading figure in the shooting sports community.

Most recently, at the Rio two thousand sixteen Olympics, Rhode earned a bronze medal, making history as the first Olympian to win a medal on five continents. She is also the first Summer Olympian to secure an individual medal at six consecutive Summer Games, and the first woman to achieve medals in six consecutive Olympics.