AUSTRALIAN ATHLETES COMPETING: Competition commences at 9:00am Local (CEST) \/ 5:00PM AEST!<\/p>\n\n\n\n LEARN A BIT ABOUT THE 50M 3 POSITION EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 50-metre 3 Positions Men\u2019s discipline, commonly referred to as \u20183P\u2019, epitomises a comprehensive assessment of skill, endurance, and mental fortitude within the realm of shooting sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Athletes employ .22 long rifle calibre rifles, a defining feature of this competition, aiming at targets positioned 50 meters away. This gruelling event requires shooters to master three distinct positions: kneeling, prone, and standing, each necessitating diverse skills of stability and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following 120 shots in the qualification round, the top eight athletes progress to the finals, embarking on a rigorous series of rounds. Beginning with three sets of 5 shots in kneeling and prone positions, they then transition to the most demanding phase \u2013 the standing position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final showdown intensifies with two additional sets of 5 shots in the standing position, culminating in a decisive sequence of 5 single shots. These final shots determine the medal winners, serving as a testament to the athletes\u2019 resilience, precision, and adaptability in this multifaceted event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SEE THE START LIST AND FOLLOW RESULTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WOMEN’S TRAP (SHOTGUN) QUALIFICATION DAY 2 + FINALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n AUSTRALIAN ATHLETES COMPETING: Competition commences at 9:00am Local (CEST) \/ 5:00PM AEST!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Competitors will shoot the remaining 50 targets across two rounds of 25. The Final will be held following today\u2019s qualification, for the top 6 qualifiers, from 3:30pm Local (CEST) \/ 11:30PM, AEST. Channel 9 has scheduled broadcast for the Women\u2019s Trap final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SEE THE WOMEN’S START LIST AND FOLLOW RESULTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n James Willett<\/a> has delivered Australia its highest finish in Men\u2019s Trap Shooting at the Olympics since 2012, with a sixth place finish in the final at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 28-year-old scored 19 out of 25 in stage one of the six-man final, with his score not high enough to progress to stage two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His sixth place is the highest finish by an Australian in the event since Michael Diamond finished fourth in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n James said that he was happy with his performance, despite challenges with the weather, as he shifts his focus to the next steps in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt’s been a great couple of years,\u201d he said. \u201cI was happy with how I adapted; I think I\u2019ve done everyone proud and had great support back home too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to what’s ahead now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final started off strongly for the Mulwala shooter, hitting his first three shots of the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n James then missed his next three shots, before hitting his next nine to sit in sixth with a score of 12\/15 after the first three rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was unable to recover the ground needed to remain in the final, missing three of his final 10 shots to end with a score of 19\/25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Britain\u2019s Nathan Yales won the gold, ahead of Qi Ying of China and Jean Pierre Brol Cardenas from Guatemala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier in the day, James qualified for the final in third place with a score of 123\/125.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teammate Mitchell Iles<\/a> was unable to join him, shooting 122\/125 in qualifying before being eliminated in a five person shoot off after missing his fourth target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile qualification in the Women\u2019s Trap Event also began on Tuesday, with Catherine Skinner<\/a> and Penny Smith<\/a> flying the Aussie flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After 75 shots, Penny sits in third place with a score of 73\/75, while Rio gold medallist Catherine finished the day in 17th with a score of 69\/75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Penny said she was happy with her shooting in the high temperatures of Chateauroux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m really happy with today\u2019s effort in really hot conditions and I\u2019m looking forward to tomorrow,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final 50 shots of the Women\u2019s Trap qualification begins at 5pm AEST on Wednesday, with the top six shooters making it through to the final at 11.30pm AEST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ben Waterworth – Olympics.com.au<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Day 5 of the Shooting Competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! 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DANE SAMPSON<\/a> AND J<\/a>ACK ROSSITER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/shootingaustralia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competition-Day-5-31.07.2024-1024x753.jpg\")
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CATHERINE SKINNER<\/a> AND PENNY SMITH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/shootingaustralia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competition-Day-4-4-30.07.2024-e1722298690474.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWillett Fires Australia to Best Finish in Men’s Trap Shooting in Over a Decade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n