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 30th interview in the series.
Tammie Forster
Where do you call home?
Colorado Springs
How long have you been shooting?
Almost 20 years by the time I “retired”
How did you get involved in shooting competitively?
From the time I was small, I had always wanted to compete in the Olympics, I just didn’t know which sport. We took hunter safety in our PE classes in Pocomoke, MD, where I grew up and I saw an advertisement about the 4-H marksmanship club there. I didn’t make the 4-H team the first year but I did find out that shooting was an Olympic sport, thus, I tried again the next year!
What is a little known fact about yourself that your fellow competitors might not know?
I was a cheerleader in 10th grade for the basketball team at my high school. It kept me in shape and helped me earn a letter (because I couldn’t earn one shooting – it wasn’t a school sport).
What do you consider your finest shooting achievement.
Besides meeting my husband at the 1992 MA Jr. Olympic Camp (that’s a bit sappy, I know), winning the Munich World cup 2 times (1991 and 1993) in 3×20. It was usually the best attended World Cup and the first time I won, it was the first World Cup gold for me. The second time I won, it was with a personal best.
What is your favorite pre-match meal?
Cereal with milk.
What is your favorite post match drink?
Hmmmmm….
Do you have a favorite shooting range?
Munich. In the states, I used to like Prado Tiro (the range that hosted the ’84 Olympics). It’s too bad that range isn’t around anymore.
Do you have any short term and/or long term goals?
Teach my kids about the sport. Maybe they would like to try it.
What shooting skill are currently focusing your energy on?
Right now, I am not training or competing. I’d like to be able to wear my jacket and pants again someday, though!
Thanks Tammie for sharing a little bit about yourself with the pronematch.com community!
