Doug Blessin
Hometown: Port Coquitlam, BC
Home Club/Range: Ridgedale Rod and Gun
Disciplines: R4, R5 & R9
Started Shooting: 2008, Doug started his Para sport career in wheelchair rugby after he was injured in a car accident in December 1995. With the birth of his kids, life got busy, and Doug temporarily retired from sport. When time permitted a return to competitive sports at age 37, he tried Shooting Para sport.
Highlights:
London 2012
Rio 2016 (6th Place)
Tokyo 2020
Santiago 2023 (4th)
Ranked 7th in the world in 2013
Major Games:
London 2012
Rio 2016 (6th Place)
Tokyo 2020
Santiago 2023 (4th)
Advice for newcomers to the sport: Dive in head first and buy the best equipment you can afford.
Best advice received: Control the things you can control.
Hobbies: Fly fishing, hunting and family.