The Norwegian athlete secured victory with 360.1 points, overtaking France’s Lucas Bernard Denis Kryzs in the very last shot of the competition. Entering the final series slightly behind the French shooter, Hegg delivered a strong 10.1 to move into first place and clinch the gold medal by a margin of one point.
The victory marks the 20th ISSF World Cup medal of Hegg’s career and further strengthens the position of the Norwegian as the current world number one in the discipline. One of the most consistent rifle athletes on the international circuit, Hegg once again demonstrated exceptional composure under pressure in one of the closest finals of the Munich World Cup so far.
The victory marks the 20th ISSF World Cup medal of Hegg’s career and further strengthens the position of the Norwegian as the current world number one in the discipline. One of the most consistent rifle athletes on the international circuit, Hegg once again demonstrated exceptional composure under pressure in one of the closest finals of the Munich World Cup so far.
France’s Lucas Bernard Denis Kryzs took silver with 359.1 points after leading much of the final. The French athlete delivered an outstanding performance throughout the competition and remained in gold-medal position until the very last shot.
The bronze medal went to another French athlete, Dimitri Dutendas, who finished with 346.5 points. Dutendas showed excellent stability during the standing stages and secured an important double podium for France in Munich.
Switzerland’s Christoph Duerr narrowly missed the podium in fourth place after staying in medal contention for most of the final. Slovakia’s Patrik Jany, European champion earlier this season, finished fifth with another strong international performance.
American athlete Braden Wayne Peiser placed sixth, continuing a solid season on the ISSF circuit, while Czech shooter Filip Nepejchal ended the competition in seventh place after a very strong kneeling phase earlier in the final.
Austria’s Alexander Schmirl completed the final lineup in eighth position.
The ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Munich 2026 continues with more finals throughout the weekend as athletes compete for medals and world ranking points in one of the season’s most prestigious events.
Austria’s Alexander Schmirl completed the final lineup in eighth position.
The ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Munich 2026 continues with more finals throughout the weekend as athletes compete for medals and world ranking points in one of the season’s most prestigious events.
