Nancy Napolski-Johnson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameNancy Lynn•Napolski-Johnson
Used nameNancy•Napolski-Johnson
Born14 January 1974 in Phenix City, Alabama (USA)
Measurements157 cm / 56 kg
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Nancy Napolski-Johnson shot air rifle for the US at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, winning a gold medal at Sydney in 2000. As Nancy Napolski she competed at Atlanta in 1996 as a senior at the University of Kentucky, and struggled, finishing in 36th place. She also won a silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in small-bore rifle, 3-positions. Napolski-Johnson was both an avid runner, frequently running marathons, and a mountain biker. In 2001 she was the keynote speaker at The First Shot Ceremony for the 2001 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. Napolski married Ken Johnson, who also shot air rifle at the 2000 Olympic Games.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Shooting USA Nancy Napolski
Air Rifle, 10 metres, Women (Olympic) =36
2000 Summer Olympics Shooting USA Nancy Napolski-Johnson
Air Rifle, 10 metres, Women (Olympic) 1 Gold

Olympic family relations

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