Beretta proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of its ambassadors at the 2025 ISSF World Championship Shotgun, held October 8-19 in Athens, Greece. Competing against the world’s best, Beretta athletes once again showcased their dominance on the international stage with multiple podium finishes using the Beretta DT11.

Team Beretta’s Vincent Hancock claimed gold in Men’s Skeet securing his fifth ISSF World Championship title and reaffirming his legacy as one of the greatest shotgun competitors in history. Demonstrating exceptional consistency and control, Hancock missed only one target during qualification and went on to deliver a commanding performance in the final to take the top spot.

In the Women’s Skeet event, Samantha Simonton captured gold to become the 2025 Women’s Skeet World Champion. Though not a Team Beretta athlete, Simonton competed with a Beretta shotgun, marking another global championship title earned with Beretta’s trusted performance. Simonton’s impressive 57/60 final score set her apart in a fiercely competitive field and marked a defining moment in her young career.

Adding to the U.S. team’s success, Kim Rhode contributed to the Women’s Skeet Team Gold, alongside teammates Simonton and Dania Vizzi. Rhode’s leadership and precision continue to shine as she adds yet another world-level accolade to her storied career, demonstrating remarkable consistency and longevity at the highest levels of the sport.

“Our athletes’ performances in Athens are a testament to their dedication, skill, and the precision engineering behind every Beretta shotgun,” said Trang Dam, Director of Marketing, Beretta USA. “We’re incredibly proud to see Vincent, Kim, and other competitors trusting Beretta on the world stage and continuing our legacy of excellence in competition shooting.”

With over 400 athletes from 68 nations competing across disciplines, the 2025 ISSF World Championship Shotgun served as one of the most prestigious events of the year and an important milestone on the road to future international competitions. As the oldest firearm manufacturer in the world, Beretta remains committed to supporting competitive shooters who embody its values of precision, passion, and performance. These outstanding results from Athens reinforce Beretta’s enduring presence at the forefront of shotgun sports worldwide.

For more information on Team Beretta and its competition firearms, visit www.beretta.com/en-us/team-beretta.

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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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