The 49er Festival proudly announces that US Army Marksman and Team USA Olympian Sagen Maddalena will take the local stage on September 21 as Grand Marshal of this year’s event. But first, she’ll be on the world stage at the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, representing the United States in three shooting events. Following the Tokyo Games in 2021, she racked up several championship titles, and now, after many months of intensive training, Sagen’s targets are squarely in her sight: the top of the podium where gold is bestowed. Times three.
Sergeant Maddalena’s appearance as Grand Marshal of the 2024 49er Festival is part of an official US Army Home Tour. Locals will recall she was here in 2021 for Operation Homecoming, following cancellation of the festival, instead participating in fun shooting games at Rush Creek Lodge, Around The Horn Brewing Company, and other small outdoor venues, as well as speaking to students at Tenaya Elementary and Tioga High. This year, she’ll once again be accompanied by US Army personnel to participate in the Festival Parade and in the Kids Adventure Zone. Watch The Weekly for news about registering your child for the 49er Festival’s Safe Shooting Games.
Keep your eyes on the clock, subtract 9 hours from the times below, and watch for Sagen’s competitions which begin Saturday, July 27. Note that Qualification matches will not be live, only the Finals.
SATURDAY - 27 JUL
09:00 - 09:30 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
10:30 Final 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
SUNDAY - 28 JUL
09:15 - 10:30 10m Air Rifle Women (Qualification match)
MONDAY - 29 JUL
09:30 Final 10m Air Rifle Women (top 8 from qualification round)
THURSDAY - 1 AUG
12:00 - 13:30 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women (Qualification Match)
FRIDAY - 2 AUG
09:30 Final 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women (top 8 from qualification round)
Read all about Sagen Maddalena’s discipline, dedication, and stellar shooting skills HERE. View photos from Sagen’s 2021 US Army Home Tour events HERE.
Good luck and Godspeed, Sagen. We’ll see you in September.
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