The Most Unlikely Champion

<p>Vera Koo enrolled in a firearm safety course because she was afraid of guns. Goals are important to Vera so she set hers high completing the beginner's course and eventually becoming the best shooter in her advanced class. Her instructor suggested she reach for an even higher goal with competitive shooting. And she did. With unflinching focus and determination Vera became one of the most accomplished shooters ever. At age 70 she's an eight-time women's division winner of the prestigious Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Championship. She's the first woman to place in the Top 20 in the Bianchi Cup competition. </p><p>Vera's story is more than that of a petite Asian woman becoming a top competitor in the male-dominated sport shooting world. It's the story of a Chinese immigrant raised in a traditional Chinese culture where women deferred to their husbands and kept to their socio-economic class succeeded in America. Vera is a successful businesswoman accomplished athlete <i>and</i> a loving wife and mother. It was never an 'either or' for Vera it's about meeting life's challenges head-on with dogged persistence grace humility-and humor. </p><p><br /></p><p>With faith in herself and God Vera has survived unexpected tragedies tremendous hurt and betrayal. And yet her story is about hope love compassion and forgiveness. Through all the twists and turns in her life Vera shows us how the same grit that made her a world class athlete helped her find joy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Search for something you're good at Vera says and it will take you far. </p><p>- Vera</p>