Lanny Barnes

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About Lanny Barnes

Three-time Olympian in the sport of Biathlon, Lanny & her twin sister, Tracy, competed in several Olympics together before both girls made history and inspired the world when Tracy selflessly gave Lanny her spot on the Sochi, Russia 2014 Olympic team after Lanny fell ill during the final trials and wasn’t able to complete all the races. Lanny is a several time National 3-gun Champion and is competing in 3-gun, Handgun, PCC, IPSC Shotgun and Rifle competitions. She was the top American with 4th place individual and silver for team at the IPSC Shotgun World Championships in 2018. She also placed 3rd Individual and Gold in the team at the IPSC Rifle World Championships in Sweden in 2019. Lanny has the goal of becoming the best female shooter in the country. Lanny is also the Director of Commercial Sales at HIVIZ and is teaching courses to military, law enforcement and competitive shooters on how to shoot with an elevated heart rate and under stress. The firearms training institute that Lanny and her sister started together is called T.O.P. Shooting Institute, otherwise known as “The Olympian Project”. After developing the skills necessary to shoot while under extreme physical and mental stress for the past 15 years they wanted to share these unique skills and what they have learned with others. She also has been a professional artist since (The Olympian Artist). Lanny also spends a majority of her free time traveling around to schools, 4-H clubs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boys & Girls Scouts, etc. talking to them about following their dreams, setting goals, and leading a healthy active lifestyle.