Italian archer Lorenzo Gubbini equaled the world record and set a new national benchmark in the Doppio 50 Metri Round with a score of 1428 points at the traditional Classica di Ferragosto in Montalcino, according to reports from Italian sports outlets. Competing on Saturday, August 15, the 2005-born athlete matched the international standard previously established by Slovakia’s Matus Durny.
A Record-Breaking Ferragosto in Montalcino
The traditional Classica di Ferragosto, hosted by Arcieri Montalcino, provided the stage for one of the most significant performances in Italian target archery this year. Lorenzo Gubbini, representing the Fiamme Oro sports group while maintaining his club affiliation with Arcieri Città di Terni for team events, put together two exceptionally consistent rounds of 715 and 713 points to reach the 1428-point total.
According to coverage from regional sports platforms, the score completely erased the previous Italian record held by Marco Bruno, who had posted 1416 points at the exact same venue on August 16 of the previous year. Gubbini’s 12-point improvement not only secured the national record on familiar grounds but also brought him level with the world record set by Matus Durny in Jasov, Slovakia, on April 6, 2024.
Technical Progression and Coaching Support
Behind Gubbini’s steady rise is a structured training regimen overseen closely by his father, Riccardo Gubbini. Born in 2005, the young archer’s transition into the Polizia di Stato sports section (Fiamme Oro) marks a vital step in his athletic development, though he continues to wear the colors of Arcieri Città di Terni during club competitions.
Stefano Tombesi, president of Arcieri Città di Terni, expressed immense pride following the verification of the scores. In remarks cited by local sports media, Tombesi noted that while Gubbini has consistently delivered high-level performances, breaking the national record and equaling the world mark in a single day exceeded expectations and validated the ongoing daily work within the club.
Historical Context of the 50-Metre Discipline
By matching Matus Durny’s benchmark of 1428 points—set earlier in April 2024 in Jasov—Gubbini places himself directly at the summit of international competition for the specialty.
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