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#
Height
6'2"
Age
43
Hometown
Columbus, GA
Education
James E. Taylor High School (Katy, Texas) '00 Auburn University '04
Olympic Experience
- Four-time Olympian (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012); Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- London 2012 Olympic games, 22nd (double trap)
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, gold (double trap)
- Athens 2004 Olympic Games, 17th (double trap)
- Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 12th (double trap)
Quick Facts
- Son of Butch and Ludmilla Eller
- Staff Sgt. for the U.S. Army
- Began shooting at age 8
- Hobbies include hunting, running, and playing golf.
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USA ShootingOlympic Experience
- Five-time Olympian (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016); Olympic medalist (gold)
- Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 7th
- London 2012 Olympic Games, 22nd
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, gold
- Athens 2004 Olympic Games, 17th
- Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 12th
- In 2016, became the first American male to qualify for five U.S. Olympic Teams in shotgun.
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – 6th
- Years of Participation: 1999, 2001-03, 2005-07, 2009, 2011, 2013-15
- Medals: 4 (2 golds, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
- Gold – 2003, 2013
- Silver – 2002
- Bronze – 2011
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Maddalena is also seeking to qualify for Paris in three-position rifle, which she could do in March.
