Team Winchester and Team White Flyer Secure Top Finishes at the 2026 World English
CLAYTON, MO (May 6, 2026) — The 2026 World English Sporting Clays Championship brought intense competition. Team Winchester and Team White Flyer secured multiple top finishes, and Team USA dominated the competition.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer placements include:
- Eric Harvey: Main Event 7th, 5-Stand Runner Up
- Anthony Matarese: FITASC 3rd
- Zach Kienbaum: Prelim Runner-Up
- Joe Fanizzi: 5-Stand Champion, Prelim 6th
- Desi Edmunds: Main Event Lady 3rd, FITASC Lady Champion
- Connor Daniel: Main Event Junior 5th, FITASC Junior Champion
- Kayla Wilgus: Main Event Lady 6th
- Mike Wilgus: Prelim Veteran Champion
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer are proud to have had five shooters on the USA National Teams that took Gold and Silver.
- Team USA Senior: Eric Harvey, Joe Fanizzi, and Zach Kienbaum (Gold)
- Team USA Junior Team: Connor Daniel (Gold)
- Team USA Veteran Team: Mike Wilgus (Silver)
“Winchester Ammunition and White Flyer carry a strong legacy in the shooting sports and the World English remains one of the most prestigious events where our products are showcased,” said Jason Gilbertson, Senior Director of Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The famous AA shotshells and White Flyer targets were once again used to perfection on some very challenging courses.”
Congratulations to all competitors, and to Braxton Oliver of Team USA on winning the Championship title at the event.
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White Flyer Targets: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports, White Flyer Targets is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. White Flyer Targets works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care® and Project ChildSafe®. White Flyer Targets will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
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