Chile made history at the Paris Olympics as Francisca Crovetto Chadid secured the country's first-ever shooting gold medal. The 34-year-old athlete dominated the women's skeet event, showcasing remarkable composure and skill throughout the competition.
Despite facing a tense moment in the final set of targets where she missed two shots, Crovetto Chadid maintained her focus and determination. The competition intensified as she found herself tied with Team GB's Amber Jo Rutter, leading to a dramatic shoot-off to determine the champion.
Both athletes displayed exceptional marksmanship, with the shoot-off extending after each hitting three of their final four shots. The tension peaked as Rutter missed a shot, only for Crovetto Chadid to also falter, prolonging the suspense.
In a nail-biting conclusion, Rutter's subsequent miss granted Crovetto Chadid the opportunity to secure victory. Despite a brief dispute over a shot, the Chilean athlete remained composed and capitalized on her chances, ultimately clinching the gold medal.
The historic win sparked jubilation among Chilean supporters present at the Chateauroux venue, celebrating their country's maiden Olympic gold in shooting. Rutter claimed the silver medal, while Team USA's Austin Smith secured the bronze, rounding out the podium.
