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Show Sports Air Force shooter aims for Olympics Force's World Class Athlete Program this fall. If selected, the Air Force will send him to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado to train full time with Buljung to prepare for the 2004 Olympic team selection matches. Of course, getting to such a high level of competition did not happen overnight. "I've been competing for 10 years, but have been shooting since I was a kid," Kelly said. "My dad is the one who got me started, and he still shoots competitively." To maintain and continue to improve his skills, Kelly practices two hours daily. About a month out from a big match, he bumps it up another hour. When comparing his air and free pistol skills to the 6 rifle or M-- pistol Kelly said. "It's like apples and oranges. The triggers have more recoil and the weapons weigh more. I've got a lot of respect for the guys who can bust a good score with those weapons." And while Kelly is proficient in both Olympic events, he noted the shooting disciplines do have their differences. In air pistol competition, shooters use .177 to fire caliber pistols air or gas powered lead pellets at targets 10 meters away, with the bull's-ey- e diameter being only .45 of an inch. Participants must take 60 shots in one hour and 45 minutes in the first round, while taking 75 seconds for each of 10 shots in the final round. In free pistol competition, competitors shoot by Senior Airman Lee Watts 2C'.h Fighter Wing PubltC Affairs He may be and easygoing, but Warren Kelly has a far more serious side. He spends hours each day honing his skills as a "master" marksman with hopes of earning a spot on the 2004 U.S. Olympic team. At the 2001 USA National Shooting Championships recently in Atlanta, he placed sixth in the air pistol category and eighth in free pistol. However, he has been doing well in shooting competitions for years. In 1995. he was the National Rifle Associaa techtion's national champion. Plus, Kelly nical sergeant with the 20th Component Repair SHAW Ar U, S C. (AH'N) soft-spok- M-1- has captured South CarSquadron here olina's state championship six times, includ- ing this year. Both air pistol and free pistol shooting are Olympic events. Kelly said he believes he has a real chance at making the U.S. team for the games in Athens. Greece. Right now, Kelly's chances look good. In one free pistol match, he out shot world record holder and 2000 Olympian Bill Demarest. Furthermore, the national team coach, Eric Buljung, who won the men's silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, has taken an interest in Kelly's shooting development. To help work toward his Olympic goal, the jet engine craftsman plans to apply for the Air p..- .- -- r mr llt.. ... I P t'-- . - 'r-- v :.,.tM l 9 Photo by Senior Airman Lee Watts Warren Kelly has his sights on making the 2004 U.S. Summer Olympic team. The technical sergeant from Shaw AFB, S.C., recently placed sixth in the USA National Shooting Championships' air pistol competition. hours during the first round, while 75 seconds are allotted for each of 10 shots in the final round. specially modified .22 caliber pistols from 50 diam- with a meters away at bull's-eye- s eter. Shooters must fire 60 shots in two Don't forget the Park City Arts Festival Tew Ipi'Mtv-- is coming Want to work in paradise? up this August 4th & 5th! II We can make it 71 Make plans now to spend the who,e weckend wiii us! We have lodging rates 0) r starting as low as $59 ber nieht call need you us at to a quick getaway?! fcw arrantre vour Park City Arts Park come Festival City! Why not up to Our ROMANCE package includes getaway two nights lodging with private spa and today, dining at the River Horse Cafe or Mulberry Street restaurants ... all for $115 per night. icJp mm tcrua mtnawm aptjr, ol for happen! 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