Vincent Hancock, born on March 19, 1989, in Port Charlotte, Florida, is a renowned American shooter specializing in skeet.
A three-time Olympic gold medalist, Hancock claimed top honors in men's skeet at the 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making him the first skeet shooter to win consecutive Olympic golds. He has also secured six World Championship titles, beginning with his first at age 16 in 2005.
Hancock, a graduate of Troy University and former U.S. Army sergeant, has won 29 medals in various world competitions. He currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with his family.
Vincent Hancock's Olympic Medals Wins
Hancock has won three Olympic gold medals in men's skeet. His first gold medal came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he set a then-Olympic record.
He successfully defended his title at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first skeet shooter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals.
After a 15th-place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Hancock returned to the top of the podium at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, securing his third gold medal in the event.
Vincent Hancock's Medals Breakdown
World Championships
Gold Medals:
2005 (Lonato) - Individual
2009 (Maribor) - Individual
2015 (Lonato) - Individual
2018 (Changwon) - Individual
2023 (Baku) - Team
2023 (Baku) - Mixed Team
Silver Medals:
2022 (Osijek) - Individual
Bronze Medals:
2007 (Nicosia) - Individual
Pan American Games:
Gold Medals:
2007 (Rio)
2011 (Guadalajara)
2023 (Santiago)
Summer Olympics:
Gold Medals:
2008 (Beijing) - Men's Skeet
2012 (London) - Men's Skeet (first skeet shooter to win consecutive Olympic golds)
2020 (Tokyo) - Men's Skeet
Vincent Hancock's Olympic Appearances
2008 Beijing Olympics
Event: Men's Skeet
Achievement: Gold Medal
Highlight: Vincent Hancock won his first Olympic gold medal.
2012 London Olympics
Event: Men's Skeet
Achievement: Gold Medal
Highlight: Hancock became the first skeet shooter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals.
2016 Rio Olympics
Event: Men's Skeet
Achievement: 15th place
2020 Tokyo Olympics
Event: Men's Skeet
Achievement: Gold Medal
Highlight: Hancock reclaimed his Olympic title, winning his third gold medal in skeet shooting.
Vincent Hancock's Records & Achievements
First skeet shooter to repeat as the Olympic champion (Beijing 2008, London 2012).
First person ever to win four World Championship titles in Men's Skeet.
Holds multiple world records in the men's skeet event, including the highest qualification score of 125 and the highest final score of 60.
One of the most decorated shooters in the history of the sport, holding a total of 29 medals from various world competitions, including the Olympics.
Vincent Hancock's Olympic Journey
Vincent Hancock's Olympic journey began at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won his first Olympic gold medal in the men's skeet event with a then-Olympic record score of 121+24 in the final. At the 2012 London Olympics, he successfully defended his title, becoming the first skeet shooter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals with a final score of 123+25.
After a disappointing 15th-place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Hancock bounced back at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He won his third Olympic gold medal in the men's skeet event, with a final score of 122+59.
