U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Helen Oh earns title of national champion in pistol [Image 2 of 3]

WALNUT, CA, UNITED STATES

04.04.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Brahm 

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

NEW LONDON, Conn.—Freshmen cadets Helen Oh and Brian Kim both won national championships at the 2016 National Rifle Association Intercollegiate Pistol Championships in Fort Benning, Ga. March 14-17.

Oh won the national championship in the Women’s Air Pistol event and placed second in both the Open Air Pistol and Women’s Grand Aggregate events. Oh qualified for and was seeded number one in three events for the competition. For her regular season performance, Oh was named a first team All-American in Open Air Pistol, Women's Air Pistol and Women's Sport Pistol, and Honorable Mention All-American in Open Free Pistol.

"The national champion title is extremely rewarding because I have worked so hard for this moment," said Oh. "Long hours of practice and sacrifice has finally paid off, but it makes me more determined to maximize my potential for the next following seasons. Through pistol shooting I have learned to handle pressure and stay strong mentally within any circumstance. It has helped me build more confidence in myself and in leading others."

Photograph by Ed Pepin

• Date Taken: 04.04.2016
• Date Posted: 04.04.2016 09:39
• Photo ID: 2500523
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• Location: WALNUT, CA, US
• Hometown: FONTANA, CA, US
• Hometown: LONG BEACH, CA, US
• Hometown: LOS ANGELES, CA, US
• Hometown: WALNUT, CA, US