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Panagiotis Gerochristos makes history in skeet shooting

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Panagiotis Gerochristos makes history in skeet shooting
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In a historic achievement, Panagiotis Gerochristos has claimed the title of world champion in junior skeet shooting in Lima, Peru.

The Greek athlete triumphed in the final of the world championship, scoring 56 points, surpassing the American competitor Benjamin Joseph Keller who finished with 54 points.

Photo: Snafpliotis.

Efraim Nikolatonakis (113 – 25th) and Andreas Despotopoulos (107, 42nd) also participated in the event.

These performances culminated in the National Team qualifying for the team final with the third performance (337) behind the USA (349) and Italy (341).

Source: Zougla.

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