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2004 Olympian 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Member in Men's 10m Air Pistol and Men's Free Pistol 2008 Olympian |
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| Date of Birth: 1/31/1975 |
| Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y. |
| Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. |
| Event(s): Air Pistol, 25m Rapid Fire, 50m Free Pistol |
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| Competition Highlights |
- 2008 Olympic Games Bronze Medal in 10m Air Pistol
- 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shooting (Smallbore), first place in Men's Free Pistol, qualifying for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team
- 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials (Airgun), 1st place, qualifying for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team
- 2007 Pan American Champion in men's air and free pistol.
- 2007 National Champion in men's air and free pistol.
- 2006 National Champion in men's free pistol.
- 2004 Olympian in men's air and free pistol (36th and 18th place, respectively).
- Finished second in men's air at the Final Olympic Team Selection Match, winning a spot on the 2004 Olympic Team.
- Gold medalist and quota place winner at the 2003 Pan Am Games.
- Finished first in free pistol and third in air pistol at the 2003 Spring Selection Match.
- Placed first in air pistol and third in free pistol at the 2002 Fall Selection Match.
- Member of 2002 World Championship team in free, air and standard pistol.
- Silver, in air, free pistol and standard pistol at 2002 National Championships.
- 2001 silver medal in free pistol at the National Championships.
- Placed seventh at World Cup Atlanta and sixth in free pistol at Championship of the Americas.
- Also a member of the Gold medal winning Free pistol team at 2001 Championship of the Americas.
- 2000 National Championships bronze medalist in free pistol.
- Bronze medalist in air pistol at 2000 Toronto Grand Prix.
- Gold medalist in air pistol at 1999 Toronto Grand Prix.
- 1997 National Championships bronze medalist in free pistol.
- Member of four World Cup teams (1996-2000) and the 1998 World Championships team.
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| Personal |
Jason shot competitively at the Rochester Rifle Club from 1987-1996. He shot rifle for four years before switching to pistol. He spends his free time playing softball and golf. |
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| Did You Know? |
Jason Turner is among the most talented pistol shooters in the U.S., earning his way onto various international teams during his illustrious career. He is leading the men's air pistol ranks but has a strong list of competitors to keep at bay as he races for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. |