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Nathan Hales, a Kent-born Olympic champion, is a world-class trap shooter. With a record-breaking career, he secured Britain’s first trap gold since 1968 at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Nathan Hales, Kent native, is a world-class British sport shooter specializing in the trap discipline. Inspired by his father, a competitive sport shooter, Nathan began his journey at the age of five. His early exposure to the sport instilled a passion and dedication that has propelled him to the highest levels of international competition.
Nathan has achieved incredible milestones throughout his career, including a team bronze at the 2019 World Shotgun Championships, multiple medals at the 2022 World Shotgun Championships, and setting a new world record at the 2023 ISSF World Cup by hitting 49 out of 50 targets in the Men’s Trap event. Most notably, Nathan claimed gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he set a new Olympic record in Men’s Trap and secured Great Britain’s first gold in the discipline since 1968. His accomplishments reflect his unwavering dedication and remarkable skill in the sport.
Nathan’s journey from a young enthusiast to an Olympic champion is a testament to his perseverance and passion for the sport. With numerous accolades and a world record to his name, he continues to elevate the profile of British shooting on the international stage.
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Career Highlights:
2019 World Shotgun Championships
Nathan announced his arrival on the global stage by winning a team bronze medal in the trap event.
2022 World Shotgun Championships – Osijek, Croatia
Nathan earned a silver medal in the Individual Men’s Trap, securing a quota place for Great Britain at the 2024 Olympic Games. He also claimed silver in the Mixed Pairs Trap with teammate Lucy Hall and contributed to a Senior Men’s Team gold alongside Matthew Coward-Holley and Aaron Heading.
2023 ISSF World Cup – Lonato, Italy
In a groundbreaking performance, Nathan set a new world record by hitting 49 out of 50 targets in the Men’s Trap event, solidifying his reputation as one of the sport’s finest.
2024 Summer Olympics – Paris, France
Making his Olympic debut, Nathan delivered a stunning performance in the Men’s Trap final, hitting 48 out of 50 targets to set a new Olympic record and win the gold medal. This marked Great Britain’s first Olympic gold in trap shooting since 1968.