Turner Elevated to Bronze in 10m Air Pistol

BEIJING, China (August 15, 2008)

From the U.S. Olympic Committee

U.S. shooter Jason Turner was awarded a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event after Kim Jong Su from North Korea was disqualified for a positive drug test. Turner was fourth in the competition before Kim's doping positive. From Rochester, N.Y., 2004 Olympian Turner lives and trains at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Turner's bronze medal was presented to him in a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee on Saturday, August 16 at the USA House.

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