Justin Bao
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Home Club/Range: Red Dot 177 Club
Disciplines: Men's 10m Air Rifle
Started Shooting: In 2020, Justin was introduced to the sport by a family friend and has fallen in love with the sport ever since his first practice. Justin loves it for the peace it brings and how introspective the sport is.
Highlights: Winning Expert Division at the 42nd Grand Prix, and shooting a personal best of 603.7 there!
Advice for newcomers to the sport: Trust the process more than the score, and don't get fixated or discouraged by dips in performance. Ultimately, if you dedicate yourself to fixing posture and the technique, the scores will come naturally.
Favourite Memory: Travelling to Montreal for the first time to compete at Nationals.
Hobbies: Snowboarding and basketball
Fun Fact: Justin has two siblings. One of whom used to do air rifle.