U.S. Paralympic Staff Shines with 4 Medals at WSPS Al Ain 2025 World Cup
By USA Capturing
COLO SPRGS, CO (Nov 11, 2025) – The U.S. Paralympic Staff delivered one other sturdy worldwide efficiency on the World Capturing Para Sport (WSPS) Al Ain 2025 World Cup, held on the Al Ain Equestrian, Capturing & Golf Membership within the United Arab Emirates from October 25 to November 5, 2025. 9 athletes represented Staff USA, two in pistol and 7 in air rifle and smallbore occasions, incomes a complete of 4 medals, one gold, one silver, and two bronze, together with a number of high eight finishes underscoring the staff’s rising depth and aggressive edge on the world stage
Gold for Almlie-Ryan and Hays in Blended Staff Air Rifle
The pair of Jazmin Almlie-Ryan and Ben Hays struck gold within the R11 Blended Staff 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 occasion, edging out the United Arab Emirates in an exhilarating 16–14 remaining. The duo’s precision and calm execution below strain secured the highest spot for Staff USA in probably the most aggressive matches of the competitors.
Silver in 50m Rifle Susceptible SH1 Staff
Within the R6 Blended 50m Rifle Susceptible SH1 Staff occasion, Steven Hutchcraft, Landon Ruggera, and Zach Jackson claimed silver with a complete staff rating of 1825.1, ending simply behind Thailand’s 1827.6. The U.S. shooters delivered sturdy performances all through the match, sustaining focus and self-discipline towards robust competitors.
Bronze for Ruggera in Particular person 50m Rifle Susceptible
Landon Ruggera added one other medal to Staff USA’s whole, incomes bronze within the R6 Blended 50m Rifle Susceptible SH1 particular person occasion. Ruggera shot a 225.4 within the finals, putting third behind Spain’s Juan Saavedra Reinaldo (silver, 248.4) and Thailand’s Atidet Intanon (gold, 250). Ruggera’s dedication and precision helped him safe the one particular person medal for staff USA.
Bronze in 10m Air Rifle Susceptible SH2 Staff
The R5 Blended 10m Air Rifle Susceptible SH2 Staff, comprised of Jadon Nafziger, Ben Hays, and Jazmin Almlie-Ryan, clinched bronze with a staff rating of 1893.5. The U.S. trio completed behind Thailand (1904.4) and China (1901.9) after six collection of regular efficiency.
Prime-Eight Finishes for Staff USA
Zach Jackson completed fifth within the R7 Males’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1, qualifying eighth (564-12x) and bettering within the finals to a 415.7.
Taylor Farmer positioned eighth within the R8 Ladies’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1, qualifying eighth (561-16x) and ending with 389.5 within the remaining.
Landon Ruggera earned seventh in R3 Blended 10m Air Rifle Susceptible SH1, qualifying 2nd (634.5) and ending with 145.4 within the remaining.
Staff USA Builds Momentum Towards LA28
The sturdy ends in Al Ain display the U.S. Paralympic Staff’s continued progress because it prepares for the 2028 Paralympic Video games in Los Angeles. The athletes’ constant performances throughout each rifle and pistol disciplines spotlight the depth of expertise, consistency of coaching, and deal with long-term excellence.
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