Bologna, November 12, 2026 – A title for every corner of the world: after Maribor, Lima, and Moscow, Jessica Rossi has racked up four world titles. The police officer from Crevalcore (Bologna) dominated on the platforms of the Lusail Shooting Complex, taking home yet another world gold medal of her career (in addition to an Olympic spot).
She repeated the feat shortly thereafter in the team event with Italian athletes Erica Sessa and Silvana Maria Stanco. Sessa also narrowly missed the chance in the individual event: the Taranto native finished just off the podium. A victory worthy of a super mom, with little David accompanying her to Qatar. "Saying I'm happy doesn't quite capture what I'm feeling," Rossi said.
"It's a tremendous emotion that, if possible, surpasses the one in London because today I can share it with my son David. He probably doesn't realize it yet, but he feels all my joy." A milestone not easy to achieve when you're a parent: "I started this season with a trial. I wanted to see if I could compete with David always by my side.
Thanks to my mother, Monica, who was fundamental, and to my partner, the trial was a success. I'd say very well. I'm proud of myself and I want to share this result not only with my family, but also with Technical Director Marco Conti, the Italian Shooting Federation, the Fiamme Oro, and everyone who believed in me even when I faltered." Rossi delivered a top-notch performance.
Not a single mistake in the first twenty throws, leading from the start, she climbed the podium to the top with a score of 27/30, finishing ahead of Guatemalan Adriana Ruano Oliva, Olympic Champion at Paris 2024 and current silver medalist with 26/30, and neutral individual athlete Daria Semianova, bronze medalist with 19/25. They too will receive passes for the 2028 Games.
