Italy on the podium in women’s trap: Silvana Stanco wins silver in Châteauroux

The Italian national anthem resounded on the piste of the Châteauroux Shooting Centre.

A brilliant protagonist at the Paris 2024 Games has been Silvana Stanco (photo Ferdinando Mezzelani/CONI), who, in her second Olympic appearance, claimed the silver medal in trap, bringing Italy back to the podium in the women's event after 12 years, when Jessica Rossi triumphed in the London edition.

The Azzurra, who finished in fourth place (122/125 +0+1) in the double qualification round, secured a spot in the final reserved for the top six shooters. Only Guatemala’s Adriana Ruano Oliva performed better, achieving a score of 45/50 (an Olympic record) and maintaining composure in the final 10-shot series against Stanco (40/50). The podium was completed by Australia's Penny Smith (bronze with 32/40).