Charlotte Kerwood, born Charlotte Hollands on September 15, 1986, is a distinguished British sports shooter and the partner of Olympic gold medalist Nathan Hales.
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The couple, who share two children—Hudson and Hattie—are often seen supporting each other in their sporting endeavors. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Charlotte cheered passionately as Nathan won gold.
Early Career and Achievements
Charlotte Kerwood began her shooting career at the age of 12 at Northall Clay Pigeon Club, run by her sports-shooter parents.
She quickly made a name for herself, winning her first Commonwealth Gold medal at just 15 during the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
That same year, she also claimed victory in the women’s double trap at the Junior European Championship.
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Olympic and World Championship Performances
In the 2012 Summer Olympics, Kerwood competed in the trap event but did not advance to the finals, finishing in 16th place.
Her selection for the Games was controversial due to her lower world ranking compared to Abbey Burton, whose challenge was ultimately overruled.
Kerwood redeemed herself with notable performances at subsequent events. She won the trap event at the 2013 World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi, defeating Jana Beckmann in the gold medal match.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games saw her secure another gold medal with a score of 94 out of 120 clays.
At the 2015 World Championship, Kerwood contributed to a British team gold in the team trap event. Although she did not make the finals in the individual event, she participated in a shoot-off for the final spot.
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