Amber Rutter wins bronze at ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Italy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Amber Rutter of Great Britain secured a bronze medal at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, marking her return to international competition after the birth of her second son. Rutter, 28, finished behind world-record performances by Sara Bongini and Victoria Larsson. Two months after childbirth, she was named to Team GB's shooting squad for the Paris Olympics. Despite feeling nervous and facing high competition standards, Rutter expressed happiness with her performance in the intense heat of the finals format event. She is eager to return home after the event.
- •Amber Rutter won bronze in her first competition since becoming a mother.
- •The event took place at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy.
- •Rutter finished behind champion Sara Bongini and silver medalist Victoria Larsson.
- •She was named to Team GB's shooting team for the Paris Olympics shortly after giving birth.
- •Rutter described the competition as challenging and is looking forward to returning home.
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — GB's Rutter wins bronze on return after birth of son
- 7:25 AMBBC Sport — GB's Rutter wins bronze on return after birth of son
"Great Britain's Amber Rutter wins bronze at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in her first international competition since the birth of her second son.
"Great Britain's Amber Rutter wins bronze at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in her first international competition since the birth of her second son.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:29 AMGB's Rutter wins bronze on return after birth of son
Great Britain's Amber Rutter wins bronze at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in her first international competition since the birth of her second son.
- BBC SportJul 8, 2026, 7:25 AMGB's Rutter wins bronze on return after birth of son
Great Britain's Amber Rutter wins bronze at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in her first international competition since the birth of her second son.
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