Italy secured its ninth gold medal at the Games by clinching victory in the shooting skeet mixed team final. Diana Bacosi and Gabriele Rossetti of Italy narrowly defeated the American pair of Austen Smith and Vincent Hancock with a score of 45-44 in the gold medal match. This historic win marked the first-ever gold in this event.
Bacosi, who had previously won gold in the individual skeet event in Rio and silver in Tokyo, added another medal to her collection, showcasing her exceptional talent and consistency in the sport. On the other hand, Hancock, with the silver in Paris, earned his fifth career medal, having secured four gold medals in the past.
In the bronze medal matchup, Jiang Yiting and Lyu Jianlin of China emerged victorious over India's Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka with a close score of 44-43. The intense competition and high stakes of the event highlighted the skill and determination of all the participating athletes.