Marcus Klemp
National Team
Date of birth:
11/01/2005
Hometown:
Missoula, MT
College:
The Ohio State University
Biography:
Marcus grew up hunting and fishing with his parents and siblings, and he learned to shoot from his father. He attended a local club where he had success in shooting air pistol, air rifle, and smallbore .22 earning many awards.
Marcus continued to gain interest in air pistol, where he excelled rapidly. Within his first year of training he won the Montana State Junior Olympics. Shortly after, he continued competing nationally, gaining momentum. He made his international debut at the 2023 Junior World Championships in Changwon, South Korea.
Marcus is currently attending The Ohio State University pursuing a degree in Architecture while competing on The Ohio State Pistol Team. He is now looking to make his first Olympic Team.
Competition Highlights:
- 2025 Junior Pan American Games: 5th, Men’s Junior 10m Air Pistol
- 2025 Junior Pan American Games: Gold, Junior Mixed Team Air Pistol
- 2025 Intercollegiate Pistol Championships: Gold Individual Overall Aggregate
- 2025 Intercollegiate Pistol Championships: Gold, National Champions
- 2025 Intercollegiate Pistol Championships: Gold, Air Pistol Team
- 2025 Intercollegiate Pistol Championships: Silver, Sport Pistol
- 2025 Intercollegiate Pistol Championships: Silver, Air Pistol
- The Ohio State University Air Pistol All-Time School Record: 585, 10/5/2025
- 2025 Junior Central American Games: 5th, Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- 2025 Junior Central American Games: Gold, Air Pistol Mixed Team
- 2025 Junior Central American Games: Gold, Men’s Air Pistol Team
- 2024 USA Shooting National Championships: Gold, Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- 2024 USA Shooting National Championships: Gold, Junior Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- 2024 USAS Winter Air Gun: Gold, Open Pistol Finals
- 2024 USAS Winter Air Gun: Gold, Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- 2023 USAS Pistol National Junior Olympics: Gold, U18 Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- 2023 USAS Winter Air Gun: Silver, Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- 2022 USAS Pistol National Junior Olympics: Bronze, U18 Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- 2022 USAS Winter Air Gun: 5th, Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team