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Shanklin shooter helps Team England clinch national championship victory
A veteran marksman is still hitting the mark and proved it at a Rifle Championship.
Isle of Wight shooter Richard Wilson helped Team England secure victory in the Home Countries match at the British Smallbore Rifle Championship in Bisley, Surrey, following a week of strong performances.
A member of Shanklin Rifle Club, Richard competed for seven days in extremely hot conditions, consistently performing at the top of the field.
His efforts earned him a place in the top ten of Great Britain's best shooters in the elite X class category, securing another England cap.
Richard said: "I'm really happy to represent England and Hampshire at this year's championship."
During the week, he also represented Hampshire in two other team events, earning first and second place finishes.
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England fielded a men's team of six and a mixed team of ten for the Home Countries match.
Both teams competed simultaneously, with England's mixed team taking the win.
The championship concluded with the prestigious Roberts Match.
The top 20 shooters qualified for the final, which consisted of 40 shots at 50 metres and 40 shots at 100 yards.
Richard finished 14th in a close contest.
