Rutherglen teen wins world clay shooting title, eyes national championship
Nate Palubiski, 19, is from Rutherglen and won the world under-21 clay target championship in Portugal in July. Now he competes for the national title.
Nate Palubiski won the world under-21 clay target title in Portugal in July despite brutal heat. The teenager finished 13th out of 1,000 shooters in the open type at the same event.
This was different for a junior. Nate now shoots at the national championship this weekend at West Wodonga Shooting Complex on the Border.
His father is Simon Palubiski, a two-time Corowa-Rutherglen premiership footballer. Simon taught him about getting ready and mental focus.
The family runs a shooting range on their farm. Nate thanks staying steady, eating right, sleeping well and drinking enough water.
These things help him do well. He won the Border's Young Achiever Award.
- 19
- Age
- 13th out of 1,000
- Open category placement
- Portugal, July
- World championship location
- Border's Young Achiever Award winner
- Award
Why it mattersA junior champion shooting for a national title shows regional Australia has young shooters with real talent. His success also shows how guides across generations help athletes reach the top.
AustraliaThe Border region will see one of its brightest young sports talents compete for a national championship at home, spotlighting regional clay shooting and developing athletes.
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