Stephen Scherer (February 22, 1989 – October 3, 2010) was a Cadet with the class of 2011 at the United States Military Academy who competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in 10 metre air rifle.[1][2] As a member of the Army Black Knights rifle team, Scherer earned a bronze medal in smallbore and finished in fifth place in air rifle as a freshman at the 2008 NCAA Rifle Championships.[3] Scherer was only 19 and still a plebe (freshman) at West Point when he qualified for the Beijing games.[4] Scherer transferred to Texas Christian University after leaving West Point.

Stephen's younger sister Sarah Scherer competed in the 10 metre air rifle of 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics.[5]

Death

Scherer was found dead on October 3, 2010, in his off-campus apartment. The cause of death was ruled to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Cadet Club News, Olympic Bound". West Point Association of Graduates. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
  2. ^ "Team USA Profile". USA Shooting. Archived from the original on July 7, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
  3. ^ Hastings, Doug (August 27, 2008). "Scherer enjoys the experience". Wicked Local. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ^ Springer, Shira (2008-07-20). "Top Caliber". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
  5. ^ "Brother's suicide has left U.S. shooter with heavy heart". USA TODAY. June 5, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  6. ^ "TCU Daily Skiff, Student found dead at off-campus residence". TCU Daily Skiff. Archived from the original on 2010-10-11. Retrieved 2010-10-07.

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