Vincent Hancock

Conner Prince (left) and former Gatewood Gator Vincent Hancock celebrate their one-two finish in men’s skeet shooting at the Paris Olympics. The win made Hancock just the sixth Olympic athlete in history to win the same individual event four times. Courtesy USA Shooting

Conner Prince (left) and former Gatewood Gator Vincent Hancock celebrate their one-two finish in men’s skeet shooting at the Paris Olympics. The win made Hancock just the sixth Olympic athlete in history to win the same individual event four times. Courtesy USA Shooting

King of Skeet: Gatewood alum brings home fourth gold medal

Gatewood alum Vincent Hancock recently won his fourth Olympic gold medal in men’s skeet shooting. The 35-year-old Army veteran edged out fellow American and protégé Conner Prince to claim the top spot at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Eatonton’s Vincent Hancock competes at the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. FILE PHOTO

Eatonton’s Vincent Hancock competes at the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. FILE PHOTO

Gatewood alum chasing history at Paris Olympics

Gatewood alum Vincent Hancock will compete in the men’s skeet shooting competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Hancock is a three-time gold medalist, claiming victories in Beijing (2008), London (2012), and Tokyo (2021).