The purpose of the “Shooter Spotlight” is to help shooters get to know their fellow competitors a little bit better. We cover a wide range of shooters from “Marksman to Master.” This is the 46th interview in the series.
Katy Emmons. ©2010 ISSF | Photo: Marco Dalla Dea. Photo permission granted by Wolfgang Schreiber
Where do you call home?
Plzen, Czech Republic, although I have been traveling a lot and also have a place in Grand Rapids, MN which I also call home.
How did you get involved in shooting competitively?
It is kind of a family thing. Mom and dad were both shooters. Mom’s dad, my grandfather Petr, was one of the best rifle shooters that Czechoslovakia has ever had. My dad’s parents were also shooters, both having been on the National Team in the 60’s and 70’s. Grandpa shot basically up until he died last year.
What is a little known fact about yourself that your fellow competitors might not know?
I was a swimmer for a long time as a kid, gave it up when I was around 12 or 13, and then my dad asked me if I wanted to try shooting for something to do.
What do you consider your finest shooting achievement.
Shooting my first 400 air rifle in 2001 as a junior.
What is your favorite pre-match meal?
Especially if I nervous – nothing. I wouldn’t teach anyone that, but that’s the norm for me.
What is your favorite post match drink?
If I am home in the Czech Republic, it is Pilsner Urquell beer. It’s made in Plzen and this particular beer is where the “pilsner” style comes from.
Do you have a favorite shooting range?
Sydney, Australia
Do you have any short term and/or long term goals?
Finishing my shooting career strongly by continuing to do well at the major competitions.
What shooting skill are currently focusing your energy on?
Learning smallbore again. I just picked up smallbore again a short while ago as I hadn’t touched it since Beijing.
Thanks Katy for sharing a little bit about yourself with the pronematch.com community!
