Beretta proudly congratulates Team Beretta athletes on an exceptional showing at the 2026 World English Sporting Clays Championship, held April 22–26 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas, where Beretta competitors earned four podium finishes across premier championship divisions in one of the most prestigious sporting clays events in the world.
Leading Team Beretta's standout performances was Connor Daniel, who captured the title of Junior Team Champion while competing with the Beretta DT11, Beretta's purpose-built competition over/under engineered for world-class target performance.
Veteran champion Anthony Matarese, Jr. added yet another international podium to his decorated resume, earning third place in FITASC with the premium Beretta SL2, a platform recognized for its refined balance, custom-grade craftsmanship, and uncompromising consistency.
Team Beretta's Desirae Edmunds secured third place in the Lady division using the reliable and fast-handling Beretta A400 L Sporting, continuing her tradition of podium-level performances on the world stage.
Rounding out the team's championship week, Joseph Fanizzi claimed the title of 5-Stand Champion with the Beretta A400 L Sporting, delivering a dominant performance in one of the event's most dynamic and technically demanding disciplines.
"These results are a tremendous reflection of the dedication and consistency of Team Beretta," said Ricardo Olivieri, Beretta USA Head of Luxury and Competition "To have four athletes earn podium finishes across four separate championship categories at an event of this magnitude speaks volumes about the talent of our shooters and the confidence they have in Beretta competition firearms."
Hosted annually by the National Sporting Clays Association, the World English Sporting Clays Championship draws elite shooters from across the United States and around the globe, making Team Beretta's multi-division success a significant statement on the international competitive shooting stage. From seasoned champions to rising young talent, Team Beretta continues to prove that Beretta shotguns remain a trusted choice when performance matters most.
For more information on Team Beretta and its competition firearms, visit www.beretta.com/en-us/team-beretta.
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About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world's longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.
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