Woburn Native Goes for the Gold

Woburn native Sarah Scherer is gearing up for an exciting summer. Scherer, a member of USA Shooting, will be taking part in the Olympic Games in London next month.

Over the last two weeks, Scherer and other United States shooters from across the country, participated in the USA Shooting National Championships. Scherer took home the gold in the women's 10m Air Rifle competition. According to USA Shooting, Scherer scored nearly perfect—398 and 399—during two days of competition. 

Scherer began shooting as a sport in Woburn when she was a child, according to USA Today. A friend's loaned Sarah and her older brother, Stephen, a BB gun, which they learned to shoot at home and at a local range at just 9 and 11 years old. 

The Scherer children were home-schooled in Woburn, while continuing to pursue the sport. Four years ago, Stephen competed in the Olympic Games, while Sarah did not. Two years later, after a bout with depression, Stephen committed suicide.

Now, Sarah will compete in London at the 2012 Games in the air rifle competition. The London Olympics will be held July 27 to August 12.