Keith Sanderson

Pistol National Team
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Member in Men's Rapid Fire Pistol

Date of Birth: 2/2/1975
Birthplace: Plymouth, Mass.
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Event(s): 25m Rapid Fire, 50m Free Pistol

Competition Highlights
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shooting (Smallbore), first place in Men's Rapid Fire Pistol, qualifying for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team 2007 Pan American Silver Medalist (rapid fire 2007 World Cup Munich, bronze medalist (rapid fire), winning an Olympic quota slot for the U.S. 2005 Military Rapid Fire World Champion 2005 National Champion in both free pistol and rapid fire 2005 Championships of the America's Team (CAT) - won two gold, one silver and two bronze medals

Personal
Keith started shooting in 1996 in Marine Corps matches. He spent eight years of active duty in the Marine Corps and is currently assigned to active duty infantry in the U.S. Army.

Did You Know?
Currently serving his country in the U.S. Army, Keith Sanderson is temporarily located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., despite being stationed in Korea. His goal of clinching an Olympic quota slot for the U.S. was realized on the 2007 World Cup circuit, and how Keith is focused on the next step - making the U.S. Olympic Team. Keith is the only American male pistol shooter to win an overseas World Cup medal (2007 World Cup Munich - rapid fire bronze medalist). Keith owns a Porsche 911 and a friend if his is currently racing the car on the Porsche circuit.