Sports
SGV Olympian Misses Qualifying for Trap Shooting Medal
Kim Rhode did not qualify for the women's trap shooting finals Saturday, missing the chance to win a second medal at the London Olympics.
Gold medal winning skeet shooter Kim Rhode of Monrovia did not qualify for the women's trap shooting finals Saturday, missing the opportunity to earn a second medal at the London Olympics.
Rhode, who set a U.S. record Sunday by when she won gold in skeet shooting, finished 9th in the trap shooting qualifying round Saturday morning. The top six advanced to the finals with the chance to medal.
Rhode hit 68 of 75 targets in qualifying. Gold medal winner Jessica Rossi of Italy set a world record by hitting all 75 targets in qualifying. She missed just one shot during the finals, finishing with 99 points.
Find out what's happening in Arcadiawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here