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Matthew Dryke
Matthew Alexander Dryke (born August 21, 1958 in Port Angeles, Washington) is an American former sport shooter. He competed and won a gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics. He is a two-time world champion in skeet shooting, from 1983 and 1986, and earned a silver medal in 1987. Dryke has been inducted into the USA Shooting Hall of fame. Accomplishments * 1979 Pan American Games – silver – skeet * 1979 Pan American Games – gold team – skeet * 1979 World Moving Target Championships – gold team – skeet (world record – team) * 1981 Championships of the Americas – gold – skeet (world record) * 1981 Championships of the Americas – gold team – skeet (world record – team) * 1982 World Shooting Championships – gold team – skeet * 1983 Pan American Games – gold – skeet (world record) * 1983 World Moving Target Championships – gold – skeet * 1983 World Moving Target Championships – gold team – skeet * 1984 Olympic Games – gold – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles ( ) is a city and county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. With a population of 19,960 as of the 2020 census, it is the largest city in the county. The population was estimated at 20,134 in 2021. The city's harbor was dubbed (Port of Our Lady of the Angels) by Spanish explorer in 1791. By the mid-19th century, after settlement by English speakers from the United States, the name was shortened and partially anglicized to its current form, Port Angeles Harbor. Port Angeles is home to Peninsula College. It is the birthplace of football hall of famer John Elway and residents include writers and artists. The city is served by William R. Fairchild International Airport. Ferry service is provided across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the MV ''Coho''. History This area was long occupied by succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples. In 1791, the harbor was entered by Spanish explorer , who named it (Port of Our ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
