Beretta is proud to congratulate Team Beretta athlete Kim Rhode, one of the most decorated shooters in Olympic history, on being named the recipient of the 2026 NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The award was presented at the NSSF Members Meeting during the 2026 SHOT Show® in Las Vegas.
"It is a tremendous honor to see Kim acknowledged with the Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award," said Trang Dam, Director of Marketing for Beretta USA. "Her unparalleled competitive success and steadfast advocacy for safe and responsible participation in the shooting sports embody everything our industry stands for. Beretta is proud to support her as an ambassador, teammate, and role model."
Kim Rhode's career is extraordinary. She first stood atop the Olympic podium at age 17 and went on to compete in six consecutive Olympic Games, earning six Olympic medals, three gold, one silver, and two bronze, and setting records that still stand today. She is the first American athlete in any individual sport to medal across six Olympics. In addition to her Olympic success, Kim has amassed numerous national and international medals, including World Cups, World Championships, and Pan American Games accolades.
"I'm deeply honored to receive the Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award," said Kim Rhode. "No athlete's career exists in isolation, and everything I've accomplished has been shaped by the people, companies, and organizations that build, support, and protect this sport. Shooting has shaped my life through discipline, accountability, and integrity, and protecting those values has mattered to me just as much as competing."
The NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves by their long-term commitment to the success of the industry and by their support of NSSF's mission to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Beretta proudly stands with Kim as she continues to train with her sights set on future goals, including pursuing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and supporting the long-term strength and visibility of competitive shooting worldwide.
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About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world's longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For nearly 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.
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