Scottish Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist renowned for her exceptional marksmanship skills in rifle shooting events. She has represented Scotland and Great Britain in numerous international competitions.
Seonaid McIntosh is a British sports shooter who made history by becoming the World Champion at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships in the 50m Prone Rifle event. Her remarkable achievement solidified her position as Britain's most successful female rifle shooter of all time, earning her five World Cup medals, including the first World Cup Gold won by a British woman.
Born on March 15, 1996, Seonaid McIntosh is the daughter of four-time Commonwealth Games medallist Shirley McIntosh and sport shooter Donald McIntosh. Her sister, Jennifer McIntosh, is a British Olympian. Seonaid's affinity for shooting was nurtured from a young age, and she attended Dollar Academy, where she first began shooting.
After completing her studies at Dollar Academy, Seonaid went on to earn a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University. She later pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Psychology from the University of Edinburgh in 2021.
Seonaid's shooting career took off in earnest in 2012, inspired by her sister Jennifer's success at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and attendance at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her breakthrough came in 2013 when she was a member of the school's winning team in the NRAs Ashburton Shield competition, as well as individually winning the Schools Hundred.
In 2015, Seonaid won Silver in the Junior Women's 10-meter Air Rifle at the 10M European Championships in Arnhem, becoming the first British Junior in 35 years to medal at a European Championship.
Seonaid McIntosh's remarkable achievements have made her an inspiration to aspiring shooters and athletes alike. Her dedication, perseverance, and passion for shooting have earned her a reputation as one of the most talented and successful sports shooters in the world.
As a role model, Seonaid continues to push boundaries and challenge herself to excel in her sport. Her commitment to performance psychology and mental preparation has helped her stay ahead of the competition, making her an exemplary figure in the world of sports shooting.
