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Italy Takes Gold in Mixed Team Skeet at Paris Olympics
In an exciting finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Italy has claimed the gold medal in the mixed team skeet event. Gabriele Rossetti and Diana Bacosi showcased their incredible skills by edging out the American duo of Vincent Hancock and Austen Smith with a narrow score of 45-44.
The bronze medal went to China‘s Jiang Yiting and Lyu Jianlin, who managed to beat India‘s Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka by a score of 44-43 in a tense showdown.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Hancock, as he adds a silver medal to his remarkable collection, bringing his total Olympic medal count to five — four golds and a silver. His teammate, the 23-year-old Smith, also had a successful run, having already earned two Olympic medals, including a bronze in women’s skeet.
The mixed team skeet event wraps up yet another thrilling chapter in this year’s Olympic Games, capturing the excitement and competitiveness that sports fans around the world love to see.