David's Story
Born in 1944, David Hollister became an accomplished rifle shooter across small-bore and full-bore disciplines. A member of Roseville Rifle Club in Sydney, Hollister was 35 when he represented Australia at the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games in the 50-metre rifle prone event.
Hollister scored 595 points to finish equal 15th among 56 competitors, five points behind the Olympic champion. He remained active at the international level for decades, winning two Oceania titles in the 300-metre rifle prone event and a team bronze medal at the 2006 World Championships in Zagreb. Hollister also made an enduring contribution at club level, generously sharing his experience and mentoring developing shooters.
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