A gold medal in the women's skeet event at the 2024 Summer Olympics secured Francisca Crovetto Chadid a place in Chilean history as the nation's first female Olympic gold medalist. Born in Santiago in 1990, she developed her career as a sport shooter while managing the uneven distribution of local resources and coaching infrastructure.
Olympic Career Progression
Crovetto began her Olympic tenure at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she served as Chile's sole representative in the women's skeet competition. She finished eighth in the qualifying rounds with a total score of 66 targets, missing the finals by a single point behind Sweden's Therese Lundqvist. She returned to the global stage at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she finished 19th, and continued to represent her country at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Crovetto achieved a significant milestone by winning gold in the women's skeet event. The final match against Britain's Amber Rutter concluded in a 55–55 tie after 60 shots. Crovetto secured the win following a 7–6 result in the tiebreaker. This victory represented the third gold medal in Chilean Olympic history and the country's first Olympic medal since 2008.
Regional Achievements
Beyond her Olympic results, Crovetto has maintained a consistent record at the Pan American Games. Her performance history includes a gold medal from the 2023 Santiago edition. Additionally, she secured silver medals at the 2011 Guadalajara and 2019 Lima games, along with a bronze medal at the 2015 Toronto event. She also participated in the 2007 Pan American Games as part of her long-term regional involvement.
Professional Background
A graduate of the University of Chile, Crovetto has focused her professional life on competitive shooting. In recognition of her athletic contributions, she received the National Sports Award of Chile in 2019. Her development took place within the context of the Chilean sporting system, where access to facilities and professional funding remains a primary factor in reaching international competition standards.
Fast facts
- Born: 1990, Santiago, Chile
- Sport: Shooting
- Education: University of Chile
- Olympic Gold: 2024 Summer Olympics, Women's Skeet
- National Sports Award of Chile: 2019
- Pan American Games medals: Gold (2023), Silver (2011, 2019), Bronze (2015)
Questions readers ask
What event did Francisca Crovetto win at the 2024 Olympics?
She won the gold medal in the women's skeet event.
Was she the first Chilean woman to win an Olympic gold medal?
Yes, she became the first Chilean woman to win gold in Olympic history.
Achievements
- Competed at 2007 Pan American Games, 2011 Pan American Games and 2015 Pan American Games
- Discipline: shooting sports
