Shiloh Hargrove Wins 2024 National Three-Position Air Rifle Sporter Championship

Shiloh Hargrove, a 16-year-old from Buda, Texas, topped the 2024 CMP National Three-Position Air Rifle Sporter Championship leaderboard with a score of 1111-35X.

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at CMP posted on July 23, 2024
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Shiloh Hargrove, 16, of Buda, Texas, took first place at the National Three-Position Air Rifle Sporter Championship.
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More than 160 shooters competed in the 2024 CMP National Three-Position Air Rifle Sporter Championship held at the CMP Competition Center this past June. This two-day event is marked by fierce competition—athletes are put to the test, calling on their training and preparation to post their best scores.

Although there were many solid scores posted, there can be only one champion. Shiloh Hargrove, age 16, from Buda, Texas, topped the leaderboard after shooting an impressive score of 1111-35X to win the individual competition. In addition, Hargrove contributed to her team’s final score of 4379-140X that secured victory in the team championship.

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Shiloh Hargrove (second from right) with her team from Jack C. Hays H.S. in Texas, who landed in first place overall at the 2024 CMP National Three-Position Air Rifle Sporter Championship.

 

Even champions get nervous during competitions.

“I was very nervous and shaky after the first day,” Hargrove said. “I knew what I was capable of and that’s what was helping me focus because I knew I could do it.”

After securing the victory, Hargrove called her mom to share the news and then gave her instructor a big hug. A well-earned wave of relief and excitement came over her when she realized that she won.

Hargrove has been shooting for almost two years. She first was introduced to the sport during a general marksmanship class and then was recruited to the Jack C. Hays High School team in January of her freshmen year. She earned her Junior Distinguished Badge as a sophomore with a score of 563 during a home range competition, a solid achievement for someone so young.

She has learned more than marksmanship throughout her training. The pursuit of excellence in any sport will inevitably lead to learning life skills. Hargrove reflected on this aspect.

“Life skills I’ve learned through my participation in the sport are patience and determination,” she said. “I’m more patient with myself because of shooting.”

As for the future, Hargrove has her sights set on winning more titles and championships. With her love for the sport, hard work and determination, it is sure to be a journey worth following.

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