Italy dominated in the Trap Mixed Team Competition

28 July 2017 — Views: 18

Last competition under the burning sun on Friday was the Trap Mixed Team Competition. 25 five teams participated to this competition which has the official title of European Championship. The team consists of two persons – female and male. Country can send max two team to the competition. After the qualification the competition continues like cup where are quarter and semi finals and finally Bronze Match and Gold Match.

Finally in to Bronze Match met Russia 2 and Slovakia 2. The Bronze match was tight and it was finally needed a shoot off while match ended 37-37. In the of Baku Russian Team won the shoot off 3-2 and won also bronze medal.

In Gold Match met Italy 1 and Slovenia. Italy was finally stronger with result 41-39. The Italian Team consisted of their Olympic Medal athletes Giovanni Pellielo and Jessica Rossi. Pellielo hit 21 and Rossi 20. Slovenia team consisted of Tomaz Blazinsek and Jasmina Macek. Macek hit 22 clays and Blazinsek 17 clays.

“This competition is fun but also hard while you have so many parts in it. Also today’s temperature and wind me it difficult for me, but we managed with Jessica (Rossi) a little better than Slovenian team”, sighed sweaty Giovanni Pellielo.

 

Results and photos can be found here.

 

Risto Aarrekivi

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