We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Lucien, who has been invited to join the British Shooting Pathway Development Programme for 2027.

Lucien’s invitation follows an assessment by Talent Academy Coach Katy Poulsom, held at the National Clay Shooting Centre at Bisley, widely regarded as the home of shooting in Britain. His selection is a fantastic recognition of the talent and dedication he has already demonstrated in a sport he has only recently discovered.

The Development Programme is designed to nurture and develop young athletes in competitive shooting, including Olympic Skeet, one of the most demanding shotgun disciplines. The sport requires exceptional concentration, timing, coordination and precision as competitors attempt to hit clay targets travelling across the shooting range at high speed.

Lucien only began shooting at the start of the year, after receiving clay pigeon shooting lessons as a Christmas present. From his very first lesson, his instructors recognised a natural ability, combined with an eagerness to learn and improve.

The British Shooting Pathway aims to develop talented young shooters with the potential to compete at the highest levels, with the ultimate goal of representing Great Britain at major international competitions, including the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

We look forward to following his progress and seeing where this exciting journey takes him.

The photograph shows Lucien in action during a visit to the Purdey shooting grounds in Berkshire during May’s heatwave, a fitting snapshot of a very promising start to his shooting journey.