Robert “Nick” Beach

Para Rifle

Date of birth:

06/19/1979

Hometown:

Dresden, Ohio

College:

Zane State College, Architectural Design

Biography:

Nick joined the Marine Corps in 1999 as a diesel mechanic and served until 2005 when he was medically discharged. Nick got into the sport of shooting after participating in the 2010 Warrior Games where he met shooting coach Bob Foth. Foth invited Nick to a veteran's team camp and his love for the sport continued to develop. Nick continues to compete as he works to qualify for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Competition Highlights:

  • 2023 USA Shooting National Champion in R1
  • 2022 Peru Grand Prix: Gold in 10m Air Rifle R3 SH1 Prone; Bronze in 50m Smallbore R6 SH1 Prone
  • 2022 Winter Air Gun Championships: Silver, R3 10m Air Rifle- (Colorado Springs location)
  • 2022 USA Shooting Rifle National Championships: Silver, R3 Mixed 10m Prone Air Rifle SH1
  • 2019 Lima Pan American Games, Bronze, R6
  • 2019 USA Shooting Rifle National Championships: 6th, SH1 Mixed 50-meter Prone Air Rifle
  • 2010 Warrior Games: Gold, Air Rifle SH1