The Marines Set A Foundation For Marco De La Rosa, Who’s Now Headed To His Second Paralympics As A Shooter
The 52-year-old got into Para shooting 20 years after being medically discharged from the Marines.
Athlete Bio#
Height
6’0”
Age
45
Hometown
Spokane
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games London 2012, 12th (R6 - 50m Free Rifle Prone SH1 - Open), 28th (R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 - Open)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2010 – 6th (R6 - 50m Free Rifle Prone SH1 - Open)
- Years of participation: R6 - 50m Free Rifle Prone SH1 - Open 2006, 2010
- Top finish: 6th – 2010 (R6 - 50m Free Rifle Prone SH1 - Open)
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