Nancy Johnson holds the first gold medal awarded in the Sydney Games and the first gold for the U.S.
Nancy Johnson is all smiles as she holds up the gold medal she won in the 10-meter air rifle competition at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 16, 2000. Johnson's gold medal was the first gold medal awarded in the Sydney Games and the first gold for the U.S. Johnson is married to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ken Johnson, who is also on the U.S. Olympic shooting team.