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Hungarian marksman István Péni, proudly sponsored by ELEY Ammunition, delivered a commanding performance to secure gold in the Men’s 50 m Rifle 3 Positions event at the 2025 European Shooting Championships. In a show-stopping final, Péni not only clinched the title but also set a new European record, achieving a remarkable score of 467.1.
The new record surpassed the previous score of 466.1, set by Czech athlete Ji?í P?ívratský in his performance at the 2023 ISSF World Cup in Baku. Péni delivered an exceptional performance in the standing position, distancing himself from France’s Lucas Kryzs, who earned silver with a 464.9, while Serbia’s Marko Ivanovi? claimed bronze.
Péni’s qualification round was equally impressive, as he scored 592 (with a breakdown of kneeling?195, prone?200, standing?197) during the preliminary competition held on 26 July 2025, propelling him confidently into the final.
This achievement underscores Péni’s elite status among international shooters and reinforces his trajectory as a top competitor on the world stage.
Gold, Men’s 50?m Rifle 3 Positions, 2025 European Championships (Châteauroux)
Michael Atkinson, ELEY Director, commented, “We are thrilled to see István achieve this historic milestone, setting a new European record and claiming gold at one of the continent’s most prestigious competitions. His precision, composure, and unwavering dedication are exactly what our sponsorship aims to foster, and we couldn’t be prouder of his success.”
Next Up: Eyes on the Global Stage
With this landmark performance, István Péni solidifies his position as a formidable contender heading into future competitions, including the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Ningbo, China, where he aims to build on this momentum.
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