Shooting Competition
Junior Shotgun Shooters Deliver Early Wins at Pan Am Games
Team USA’s youth shotgun squad claims medals in Paraguay opener
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Asunción, Paraguay
The opening days of the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asuncin, Paraguay, have already brought hardware for Team USAs shotgun shooters. Competing against top talent from across the Americas, the U.S. squad made its mark in both skeet and trap events. Athletes including Gracie Hensley and Caden Johnson demonstrated the poise of seasoned competitors, hitting high percentages in qualification rounds before advancing to the medal matches. Their precision under pressure was especially notable given the shifting weather conditions that often challenge outdoor shotgun events. The Junior Pan Am Games serve as a key stepping stone for young athletes, offering international exposure, by-name quota opportunities for the 2027 Pan American Games, and a taste of the mental and physical demands of elite competition.