Whittlesey Rifle Club president and Paralympic gold medallist Matt Skelhon has returned to the top of the podium, winning gold at the Novi Sad WSPS Grand Prix in Serbia in September, setting a new British record.
Although not a world record qualifying competition, his amazing score did beat the standing world record figure and underlined his return to top-level performance ahead of the WSPS European Championships in Osijek, Croatia.
Skelhon said it was good to be back competing against a strong field, with winning gold leaving him “over the moon.” After a year focused on training since the Paris Paralympics, he added he was “bang on” and in great form for the European Championships which start in late September.
Whittlesey Rifle Club, which is aiming for a new home as part of the redevelopment of the town’s Manor Leisure Centre, hailed his success.
Club Development Officer Alan Bessant said: “We celebrate the hard work of all our volunteers and target shooters. Matt’s latest gold and British record makes us intensely proud. Having our president competing at elite level is really inspiring, especially for our young people and members with disabilities.
“With Fenland District Council’s support we have a modernised club building in our sights, which we plan will become a regional centre of excellence to encourage and train the next generation.”
