Rhode, Kim (1979–)
Rhode, Kim (1979–)
American shooter. Born Kimberly Rhode, July 16, 1979, in Whittier, CA; dau. of Richard Rhode (her coach); attended California State Polytechnic University.
Won a gold medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and a bronze medal at Sydney Olympics (2000), both for double trap (120 targets); won a gold medal at Pan American Games (1998) and a World Cup in Perth (2003); won a gold medal for double trap at Athens Olympics (2004).
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