Clay target shooting is a sport that does not discriminate, and for years women have excelled — at times outperforming their male counterparts.
Olympic medallist Deserie Baynes says she's proud to see the rise in shooting's popularity among womenA come-and-try day and gala event featuring renowned shooters from across the country are planned for International Women's Day
Deserie Baynes joined the sport as a 10-year-old after missing out on weekend sports due to her dad's clay target competitions.Ms Baynes and her father competed as individuals at the 1974 Australian championships, both claiming their first national titles. "Back then, I had to compete against the men because a lot of times there wasn't a separate women's division because there weren't enough competitors to warrant it," she said.Ms Baynes went on to don the green and gold at two Olympics — claiming bronze in double trap in 1996 but missing out on a medal in 2000 — and also
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