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U.S. Shotgun Shooters Continue to Dominate in Beijing
While I posted earlier about the success of the American women in Trap and Skeet with Corey Cogdell’s bronze and Kim Rhode’s silver, the men are hitting their targets as well. Yesterday, Vincent Hancock claimed the Olympic gold medal in Men’s Skeet. Earlier in the week, Glenn Eller also won a gold medal in Double Trap.
The two gold medal winners are members of the U.S. Army Markmanship Unit (USAMU). Hancock also has the distinction of being a world champion and world record holder in the men’s skeet. He entered the final with 121/125 then shot a consistent 24 targets in the final to be tied with a Norweigan man by the name of Tore Brovold. In yet another exciting shoot off, Hancock hit two pairs to win his first gold, relegating Brovold to the silver.
“I’ve always dreamed of getting gold and now I’ve got it,” said Hancock. “I like to deal with pressure and now its paid off. This is such an amazing feeling and I wouldn’t trade a minute of it.”
Hancock’s USAMU teammate Eller set a new Olympic record in his event with 145/150. After missing his first pair in the final, Eller managed to a score of 45. His final score of 190 targets set another Olympic record and brought home the gold.
“I was so happy after I won, but I didn’t know whether to cry, smile or jump up and down,” said Eller. “After my performances in the last two Olympics, I really wanted to come here and bring home a medal for the U.S. This is definitely one of the greatest moments of my life so far.”
Yet another USAMU member Jeff Holguin (coming from my beloved Southern California), competed in his first Olympics and finished a solid fourth with an overall score of 182.
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