Branden Fitzgerald, International Skeet Champion and Outdoorsman

My passion for clay target shooting ignited at age 13 in late 2022 when I first held a shotgun. From that moment, I was captivated by the sport’s precision and intensity. My initial trap lesson was a revelation—I scored an impressive 23 out of 25, signaling a natural talent and sparking a drive to excel. Eager to grow, I joined a youth shooting team, where dedicated coaching and relentless practice accelerated my skills. Within months, I was mastering various disciplines, including trap, skeet, and sporting clays, and competing in local and regional tournaments.

Just four months after starting, I began entering competitive events and quickly tasted success, earning top placements and building confidence. By 2024, my ambitions had grown: I set my sights on Olympic gold and a world championship title in International Skeet, a fast-paced and challenging discipline that demands focus and adaptability. That year marked a turning point. In my first month competing in International Skeet, I reached a major final, a testament to my rapid progress. At the prestigious Jacksonville International Skeet Open, I secured a silver medal in the junior men’s division, a proud moment that fueled my determination.

Now, I’m on a relentless pursuit of international recognition, competing in high-stakes tournaments across Europe and North America. Each event is a step toward my ultimate goals—standing atop the Olympic podium and claiming a world championship title. With every clay I break, I’m driven by passion, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to becoming one of the best in the sport that I love so much.