John Snowden (sport shooter)

John Snowden (born 16 January 1969)[1] is a sport shooter from New Zealand.

John Snowden
Personal information
Born (1969-01-16) 16 January 1969 (age 55)
Ashburton, New Zealand
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportShooting
Achievements and titles
National finalsBallinger Belt winner (2013, 2018, 2023)
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Delhi Full bore rifle pairs

At the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, he competed in the full bore rifle open singles and open pairs.[2]

At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, he won a gold medal in the full bore rifle open pairs with Mike Collings.[3] He also competed in the full bore rifle open singles, finishing 13th.[2]

In 2013, Snowden won the Ballinger Belt at the New Zealand rifle shooting championships.[1]

Snowden competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing 18th in the Queen's prize individual, and eighth with Mike Collings in the Queen's prize pairs.[4]

In 2018, Snowden won his second Ballinger Belt.[5] He won the Ballinger Belt for a third time in 2023.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b McLennan, Rosemary (12 January 2013). "Snowden claims Ballinger Belt". Upper Hutt Leader. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b "John Snowden". Olympic.org.nz. New Zealand Olympic Committee. 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.[dead link]
  3. ^ "Commonwealth Games: shooter offers thanks to brother after gold medal". Otago Daily Times. 14 October 2010. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  4. ^ "John Snowden profile". Glasgow 2014. 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  5. ^ Tso, Matthew (5 February 2018). "Ballinger Belt title back in New Zealand after tight final". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Three chairs for Ballinger Belt winner John Snowden". Stuff. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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