Francisca Crovetto Wins Historic Olympic Gold in Women's Skeet

Francisca Crovetto earned Chile's first Olympic gold in 20 years by winning the women's skeet event. Taking silver was Britain's Amber Rutter, just three months post-partum. The competition ended in a shoot-off, marking Chile's first shooting medal since 1988. U.S. shooter Austen Smith secured bronze.

Francisca Crovetto secured Chile's first Olympic gold medal in two decades by excelling in the women's skeet competition. Britain's Amber Rutter, who gave birth three months ago, took the silver medal.

The event concluded with a nail-biting shoot-off, favoring Crovetto after a disputed call that initially counted Rutter's shot as a miss. Crovetto, a four-time Olympian, expressed disbelief over her victory, which marked Chile's first shooting medal since 1988.

The bronze medal went to Austen Smith of the United States. Smith's victory follows her coach Vincent Hancock's achievement of winning his fourth gold in men's skeet. The duo, along with other team members, will compete in the mixed team skeet event.

(With inputs from agencies.)