Justin Huish: archer profile
Justin Grant Huish is an American double Olympic champion in Archery, titles he won at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Dry-fire warning
Crossbow bolt data and archery arrow spine, nock and thread data are quoted from each manufacturer's published figures, owner documentation and industry standards, cited on every page. A nock, spine or grain-weight mismatch can cause a dry-fire that damages the bow and can injure the shooter. Confirm against your own owner's manual and the arrow maker's own chart before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total weight.
| Represents | United States |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 |
| Sport | Archery |
| Category | Men's archery |
| Wikidata summary | American archer |
Field notes
Justin Grant Huish is an American double Olympic champion in Archery, titles he won at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Known for his unorthodox character sporting wrap-around shades, backwards baseball cap, ponytail and an earring, Huish captivated the crowd by winning a gold medal in the individual and team events. In the individual, Huish ranked no higher than 24th in the world at the time but rose to the occasion and saw off Sweden's Magnus Pettersson 112 to 107 in the final. Huish was the first male archer to win double gold medals and his wins led to a popularity boost for the sport. His feat was matched by South Korea's Ku Bon-chan in the 2016 Summer Olympics and Kim Woo-jin in the 2024 Summer Olympics. He was later credited for encouraging actress Geena Davis to pick up the sport.
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Sources: Wikidata (Q1154954) · Wikipedia