U.S. Olympic Marksman Sagen Maddalena Shifts Her Sights for More in Paris
Sagen Maddalena dons an American uniform every day. Today, it just happened to be worn at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'9"
Age
30
Hometown
San Clemente, CA
Education
San Clemente High School (San Clemente, Calif.) Air Force Academy, Economics
Quick Facts
- Son of David and Pherby Higgins
- Has one brother, Kenneth
- Father is a colonel in the Marine Corps
- Hobbies include rock climbing, sailing and surfing.
Career Highlights
- 2014 Championship of the Americas, 5th (prone)
- 2014 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships, bronze (three position)
- 2014 Spring Selection Match, bronze (prone)
- 2013 USA Shooting National Championships, silver (prone)
- 2013 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships, silver (prone)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 40th (50m Rifle Prone - Men)
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