Winchester AA® Shotshells and Team Winchester Dominate at the 2024 FITASC World Sporting Championship
EAST ALTON, IL (July 2, 2024) — Winchester AA® target shotshells were the overwhelming choice of ammunition among more than 800 competitors from all over the world at the recent 2024 FITASC World Sporting Championship in Hudson, WI. Over a half million rounds were on site for the competition and White Flyer targets were used exclusively.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer members planted all-star performances throughout the event with Zach Kienbaum crowned the 2024 FITASC Individual Overall Champion.
The USA Sporting Clays Team in both the men and women’s division took home top honors, besting teams from more than 10 countries. Team members Zach Kienbaum, Anthony Matarese, and Joe Fanizzi used the AA Lite-Handicap, 1 oz, 1,290 fps target load to secure top honors in the team division.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer FITASC World Sporting Championship results:
- Zach Kienbaum: 2024 FITASC World Individual Champion, USA Sporting Clays Team World Champion
- Anthony Matarese: 2024 FITASC World Individual Runner-Up
- Joe Fanizzi: Main Event – USA Sporting Clays Team World Champion, Individual 6th
- Eric Harvey, Individual 9th
- Connor Daniel: Junior 3rd, USA Sporting Clays Team Junior Runner-Up
- Desi Edmunds: USA Sporting Clays Team Ladies World Champion
- Theo Ribbs: Individual 12th
- Mike Wilgus: USA Sporting Clays Team Senior Runner-Up
- Kayla Wilgus: Ladies 31st
“Winchester branded ammunition and White Flyer targets remain the overwhelming choice among sport shooters throughout the world,” said Jason Gilbertson, director of marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “Congratulations to all competitors and excellent work once again to all staff who helped facilitate the event.”
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