ANOKA, Minnesota – July 10, 2026 – Four-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time World Champion Vincent Hancock has set a new world record in Men’s Skeet. The American legend shot a perfect 36 out of 36 targets in the Men’s Skeet final at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Lonato, Italy, to capture another gold medal and continue the American superstar’s dominance of the sport. His perfect performance in the finals set the new mark. The Men’s Skeet event concluded on July 7, 2026.
“Lonato, Italy has been one of my favorite ranges around the world, and thankfully I’ve had a lot of good success there over the years,” said Team Federal’s Vincent Hancock. “Being able to win this gold medal and set a new WR along the way was exactly what I was hoping for on this trip. The field of athletes vying for medals is growing and getting stronger each year, so I’m incredibly grateful for this victory!”
“Hancock continues to cement himself as the greatest skeet shooter of all time,” said Jason Nash, Vice President of Marketing at Federal Ammunition. “Whether on home soil or on the international stage, he continues his reign in skeet shooting, and Federal is proud to play a part in his tremendous accomplishments.”
Eight shooters qualified for the World Cup Shotgun finals, including Federal’s Hancock, along with American Christian Elliott. Hancock entered the finals in third and broke all 36 targets to win by one over Elliott, representing the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Hancock has won 23 ISSF World Cup gold medals in his career.
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Federal, headquartered in Anoka, MN, is an ammunition brand of The Kinetic Group, owned by CSG, a globally diversified industrial group based in Prague, Czech Republic. Since 1922, Federal has been a leader in ammunition innovation, delivering high-quality sporting and hunting products to shooters worldwide. With a commitment to conservation and the outdoor community, Federal continues to manufacture industry-leading ammunition that enhances the shooting experience while supporting outdoor traditions.
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