行动手枪女子组冠军顾方蓁

本视频列举顾方蓁1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 与 2008年在密苏里州哥伦比亚市所举行之美国步枪协会《全国行动手枪锦标赛》（即《比安奇杯》）女子组金牌得奖纪录。 （原文出处为线上读书俱乐部　 to see Vera’s comprehensive list of awards and accolades.

Vera Koo is an active, Chinese American woman who enjoys a challenge. Skiing, windsurfing, horseback riding and, eventually, target shooting, are some of the activities that keep her busy. Her focus and mindset have helped her to learn new skills. Surprisingly, this BIanchi Cup Champion’s drive is not to earn accolades or to win an activity, but always to know that she’s achieved her personal best.

Vera Koo: Action Pistol Champion at the Highest Level

“Whether in competition, or in daily life, I am not fighting to win. I’m not fighting to beat somebody, I am fighting to do a good job, that is all. It’s a personal battle, here. To achieve something at the highest level, you have to be very disciplined and very determined. You have to have emotional and physical stamina.” – Vera Koo

Prior to retiring from sport shooting just 6 months before turning 72, Vera competed in the regular Women’s category, as well as the Senior/Super Senior category, in which she competed against only male shooters. As one of the elite female athletes in the growing sport, Vera always enjoyed mentoring young shooters.

Top Woman Action Pistol Champion: Words of Wisdom

“Set a goal, work for it, and have a reason to look forward to your day.” – Vera Koo

Koo has published a memoir, titled ., in which she details her rise to the top in the male-dominated world of professional pistol shooting.

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