Bongini and Larsson rewrite the record books
One of the defining moments of the season came at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun Lonato, where Italy's Sara Bongini and Sweden's Victoria Larsson produced a remarkable final.
Both athletes finished with 35 hits, setting a new World Record and underlining the exceptional level of competition in the event. Bongini eventually prevailed in the shoot-off to claim the gold medal, while Larsson took silver and also left Lonato as a World Record holder.
One of the defining moments of the season came at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun Lonato, where Italy's Sara Bongini and Sweden's Victoria Larsson produced a remarkable final.
Both athletes finished with 35 hits, setting a new World Record and underlining the exceptional level of competition in the event. Bongini eventually prevailed in the shoot-off to claim the gold medal, while Larsson took silver and also left Lonato as a World Record holder.
Norton shines on the junior stage
The next generation of Skeet Women also made its mark in 2026, with Great Britain's Bethany Lilian Norton producing a record-breaking performance at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl.
Norton shot 34 hits to establish a new World Record Junior, providing another indication of the depth of young talent emerging in women's skeet. Her performance added to an impressive season for the British shooter.
The next generation of Skeet Women also made its mark in 2026, with Great Britain's Bethany Lilian Norton producing a record-breaking performance at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl.
Norton shot 34 hits to establish a new World Record Junior, providing another indication of the depth of young talent emerging in women's skeet. Her performance added to an impressive season for the British shooter.
World Cup finals deliver high-level competition
The World Cup circuit has produced a series of closely fought Skeet Women competitions, with athletes from across the world challenging for the podium.
The season has seen established names and emerging shooters competing side by side, with the battle for World Cup victories remaining open throughout the year. The performances in Lonato were a particular highlight, with the new World Record setting the standard for the discipline.
The World Cup circuit has produced a series of closely fought Skeet Women competitions, with athletes from across the world challenging for the podium.
The season has seen established names and emerging shooters competing side by side, with the battle for World Cup victories remaining open throughout the year. The performances in Lonato were a particular highlight, with the new World Record setting the standard for the discipline.
A new generation challenges the established names
The 2026 season has also highlighted the growing depth of women's skeet. Alongside experienced international competitors, younger athletes have increasingly featured in the decisive stages of major competitions.
Norton's World Record Junior is one of the clearest examples, while Bongini's record-setting performance in Lonato demonstrated the level required to reach the top of the senior field.
The 2026 season has also highlighted the growing depth of women's skeet. Alongside experienced international competitors, younger athletes have increasingly featured in the decisive stages of major competitions.
Norton's World Record Junior is one of the clearest examples, while Bongini's record-setting performance in Lonato demonstrated the level required to reach the top of the senior field.
More to come
With two World Records and a World Record Junior already established this season, Skeet Women has delivered plenty of memorable moments — but the biggest test is still ahead.
The ISSF World Championship in Doha will bring the world's leading athletes together for one final battle for the most prestigious title of the year. With the level of competition seen so far in 2026, another memorable Skeet Women competition is expected.
With two World Records and a World Record Junior already established this season, Skeet Women has delivered plenty of memorable moments — but the biggest test is still ahead.
The ISSF World Championship in Doha will bring the world's leading athletes together for one final battle for the most prestigious title of the year. With the level of competition seen so far in 2026, another memorable Skeet Women competition is expected.