Lady gun wins four medals in Shooting Championships

Lady gun wins four medals in Shooting Championships

Georgina Geikie. Pic: BBC News


By Barnaby Dracup

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Devon pistol shooter, Georgina Geikie, has returned from the 2010 Commonwealth Shooting Championships in India with four medals.

The 25-year-old won two individual bronze medals, as well as claiming a silver and bronze in the team events.

Geikie said: "I'm fired up for the Commonwealth games in October now and hope to improve on this achievement.

"The Indians looked after us brilliantly and the facilities were world class."

She said: "I'm going for gold at the 2012 Olympics."



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