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ToriKopelen
- class Senior
- Hometown Fairfax, Va.
- High school W.T. Woodson High School
Career Marks: Smallbore (585), Air Rifle (593), Aggregate (1170)
Junior (2023-24)
- Battled injuries and did not compete during the 2023-24 season
Sophomore (2022-23)
- Missed the second half of the season due to injury
- Earned a career high in air rifle with a 593 at UK’s win at Ole Miss
- Also posted a career-best aggregate at Ole Miss of 1170
Freshman (2021-22)
- Improved as the season progressed
- Scored career highs in both categories
- Posted a 585 in smallbore at the NCAA Qualifier
- Career high in air rifle with a 590 at Army
Prior to UK
- Camp Perry Smallbore High Junior Team Overall Champion
- CMP 3PAR National Team Champion and CMP Junior Distinguished Badge
- USAS Junior Olympics Air Rifle 2021 competitor and 2020 qualifier
Personal
Major: Public Health Major
Birthday: October 1
Birthplace: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Parents: Paul and Rebecca Kopelen
Siblings: Olivia Kopelen
Notes: High school rifle team captain for two years and letterwinner for four years … Junior member of the Fairfax, Virginia chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America … NRA Coach Level 1 for three years … Member of National Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa.
I chose Kentucky … “because of the dynamic coaching and supportive team, as well as the amazing academic opportunities.”