By Brittany Nelson, USAS Public Relations & Communications Manager
AREQUIPA, PERU (Aug 3, 2025) – Taylor Farmer, Michael Tagliapietra, Jazmin Almlie-Ryan, and Ben Hays brought home four medals for Team USA on day one of the 2025 World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) Grand Prix in Arequipa, Peru, Aug. 2.
The strong start puts the United States at the top of the medal table among the 10 nations competing this week.
Farmer earned gold in R2 Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1 topping the podium for Team USA. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympian shot a personal-best of 621.3. Farmer, a Castalia, Ohio, has proudly represented the U.S. at international competitions since 2017. She earned gold at the 2019 ParaPan American Games and most recently brought home the 2025 USA Shooting National Champion title in R3 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1.
Tagliapietra, a Rio 2016 Paralympian, earned bronze in P3 Mixed 25m Sport Pistol SH1 at the Arequipa Grand Prix after an exciting final. U.S. teammates Adessa Nolan, Ty Goede, and Toby Prudhomme, joined Tagliapietra in the final. Tagliapietra earned his bronze after besting Geraldo Von Rosenthal of Brazil who finished fourth.
The podium finish adds to Tagliapietra’s decorated shooting career. The Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, native was recently crowned the 2025 USA Shooting National Champion in P3 Mixed 25m Sport Pistol SH1. He also represented the U.S. at the last two ParaPan American Games, earning bronze in 2023 and gold in 2019, both in P3 Mixed 25m Sport Pistol SH1.
Almlie-Ryan and Hays added to Team USA’s medal count at the Arequipa Grand Prix with silver and bronze finishes, respectively, in R4 Mixed 10m Air Rifle SH2. The medalists shot alongside U.S. teammate Jadon Nafziger who finished in fourth place.
A three-time Paralympian, Almlie-Ryan continues to shine on the international stage. The Cypress, Texas, native has earned three Paralympic quota slots for Team USA and recently won gold in R4 10m Air Rifle SH2 at the 2025 USA Shooting National Championships.
Hays’ bronze marks his third career WSPS medal. The Annandale, Virginia, native earned his first two medals at the 2024 WSPS New Delhi World Cup. Hays earned a national champion title in 2023 and most recently took home three medals from the 2025 USA Shooting National Championships.
View official results here.
With four medals already secured, Team USA leads the field and looks to continue building momentum as the Grand Prix continues through Aug. 5.
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