Peter Wilson

British Shooting opens the door

Posted on August 19, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

James Marchington attends the governing body’s open day for an insight into their plans for the sport British Shooting wants to work more closely with the shooting industry and media. Of course, funding is part of the story – but…

Tagged with: BASC, british shooting, Christian Schofield, CPSA, Double Trap, ISSF, James Marchington, Olympic, olympic games, Peter Wilson, shooting industry, Skeet, sport
Posted in Events, News

Anita North reports on the International Grand Prix

Posted on April 20, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

After the International Grand Prix in Costa del Sol, British shooters were glinting with medals in the winter sun. Anita North reports In January more than 60 British shooters headed to sunny Spain to compete in the International Grand Prix…

Interview: Peter Wilson

Posted on January 29, 2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

When the ISSF pulled the plug on Double Trap, they cut Olympic gold medallist Peter Wilson’s dreams off at the knees. Benjamin Lycett finds out how this led to the most dramatic comeback in shooting

Tagged with: clay gun, Clay Shooting, Double Trap, mixed trap, Olympic Trap, Olympics, Perazzi, Peter Wilson, pistol, Shotgun, Skeet, Trap
Posted in Features, Interview

Man on fire – how royalty in the UAE changed Britain’s Olympic-medal future

Posted on May 3, 2016 by guntradenews — 2 Comments ↓

In this new Olympic year, we revisit Vic Harker’s interview with Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum, Olympic Double Trap prodigy and coach to British Olympic gold medallists Peter Wilson and Steve Scott

Tagged with: Ahmed Al Maktoum, Athens olympics, Beijing Olympics, Beretta, Browning, Double Trap, half rib, history of shooting, London Olympics, olympic shooting, Peter Wilson, shooting greats
Posted in Features, Modern Greats, News

Peter Wilson MBE writes to ISSF in a bid to save Double Trap

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Huw Hopkins — 4 Comments ↓

The reigning Olympic champion is stepping into the debate surrounding Double Trap

Tagged with: Double Trap, ioc, ISSF, London 2012, MBE, Olympics, Peter Wilson, schreiber
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Double Trap in danger of being pulled from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Huw Hopkins — 4 Comments ↓

Early plans for the next Olympic cycle suggest mixed-gender disciplines might be shot from 2017

Tagged with: danger, Double Trap, ISSF, Olympics, Peter Wilson, Richard Faulds, Tim Kneale
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British Shooting launches Talent Network

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Huw Hopkins — 1 Comment ↓

Shooting organisation to build relationships to help nurture potential Olympians

Tagged with: british shooting, clubs, coaching, grounds, network, Olympics, pathway, Peter Wilson, talent
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Canine Partners shoot enjoys record year

Posted on October 8, 2015 by jessicah — No Comments ↓

The annual Canine Partners charity shoot enjoyed its best year ever, with a record turnout of 40 teams, raising £45,000 to help train assistance dogs for people with disabilities. The shoot, now in its 11th year, was hosted at Holywell House…

Tagged with: Canine Partners, charity, Charity shoot, Clay Shooting, Competition, holywell estate, Peter Wilson, shooting
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