European Championships - Gold for GBR Women

[Rutty]

The British women have won the Team 50m Prone event at the European Championships in Croatia:

Great Britain Gold 1774
Johanne Brekke 593, Michelle Smith 591, Sharon Lee 590
Finland Silver 1773
Germany Bronze 1771

Congratulations to all 3 team members.

It also means that Sharon Lee has now won medals at 3 European Championships; Sofia 1997, Granada 2007 and this year's event; a feat unsurpassed by any other British woman shooter.

You can follow the results for all events here.

Rutty

[RobF]

cool... is there any air comps on there?

[Rutty]

cool... is there any air comps on there?

No, the European Airgun Championships were held in Prague in February. The European Championships cover everything else including shotgun and 300m rifle.

Rutty

[richardio123]

Fantastic! Shame it wont be on the news! Brilliant effort especially as I hear it was very tricky conditions

Will be keeping an eye on the 3x20

r

[mr smith]

Well done to the ladies.

[20series]

Fantastic! Shame it wont be on the news! Brilliant effort especially as I hear it was very tricky conditions

Will be keeping an eye on the 3x20

r

a brief mention on BBC website

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/othe...ng/8152415.stm

well done ladies

Alan

[Hemmers]

Georgina "Gorgs" Geikie made it to the final in the Ladies 25M Pistol today, but slipped during the final from her qualifying position of 6/8 to 7/8.

Nevertheless, making it to the final at such an event is a tall order in itself, and given the limitations on her training (i.e. going to Switzerland), it is an excellent result for her.

Results (.pdf)

[Powderfinger]

Congratulations to our shooters. As with cricket, the British ladies seem to be a superb team. Considering that they live under a regime that dislikes the shooting sports and puts obstacles in their way, our shooters have done a great job.