Nathan Hales Wins Gold in Trap Shooting, Sets Olympic Record

The 28-year-old from Kent secures Team GB's third gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a near-perfect performance.

Hales broke the Olympic record with 48 out of 50 shots, surpassing the previous record of 43.
He was considered an underdog compared to his teammate Matt Coward-Holley but excelled in the final.
This is Hales' Olympic debut, though he has a history of strong performances in international competitions.
Hales' victory adds to Team GB's growing medal tally, which now includes 11 medals.
He comes from a family with a strong shooting background and has been mentored by past Olympic champions.