Emma Adams
Emma Adams (shooting) debuted at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at just 15-years-old becoming one of Australia’s youngest representatives in Games history. The Adelaide-born sharpshooter finished her debut games in 14th place in the women’s 10m air rifle event, but Adams returned for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games competing in the women’s 10m air rifle and women’s 50m rifle three positions events. Adams’ career highlight to date is winning a title at the 2014 Plzen Grand Prix event in Czech Republic.
Sport / Discipline
Shooting
Birth Place
North Adelaide
Birth state
SA
Date of Birth
15/11/1998
Age
22
Glasgow, 2014
Gold Coast, 2018
Results History
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Additional Information
Languages Spoken:
ENGLISH, some french
Are you a citizen of a country other than Australia? If yes, please provide details?
NO
Education Details:
Studying BEd at Uni to become secondary languages teacher
Club details:
Rinella small bore & air rifle
Why did you begin your sport?
Shooting interesting and different
Do you have any pre-competition routines or rituals?
LIsten to music, like to chat
What is your most memorable sporting achievement?
Going to last Commonwealth Games & 1st place 2014 in Czech Junior GP
Who is your hero / idol, and why? Have you ever met them?
Katie Evans - National Coach daughter. Olympic champion and yes I have met her
Who has been the most influential person or people in your career and why?
Petr Kurka - National Coach. Amazing coach and constantly pushes me.
Do you have any hobbies away from your sport?
Cook, draw & watch TV
What is your sporting ambition?
Be the best I can be