RWS is proud to welcome Christian Reitz, one of Germany's most accomplished pistol shooters of all time, to #TeamRWS.
The Rio 2016 Olympic Champion has been among the world's elite for many years, achieving outstanding success with both the 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol and the 10 m Air Pistol. His exceptional consistency, technical precision, and uncompromising pursuit of excellence make him a perfect fit for the values of RWS.
Career Highlights
- 🥇 Olympic Champion – 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol (Rio 2016)
- 🥉 Olympic Bronze Medallist – 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol (Beijing 2008)
- 🌍 Four-time World Champion
- 🏆 19-time ISSF World Cup Winner
- 🇪🇺 Four-time European Champion
- 🎯 World Record Holder – 25 m Center Fire Pistol Qualification (591 points)
Over the past few years, Reitz has continued to demonstrate his remarkable versatility.
Alongside his achievements in Rapid Fire Pistol, he has repeatedly delivered world-class performances in Air Pistol, including winning Mixed Team Gold with Doreen Vennekamp at the 2026 H&N Cup and Mixed Team Silver at the ISSF World Cup Final Doha 2025.
As part of the partnership with RWS, Christian Reitz will compete with RWS R10 in the Air Pistol discipline, relying on the proven precision that has defined RWS for generations.
Christian Reitz on the Partnership with RWS
"I'm truly excited to become part of #TeamRWS. At the highest level, success depends on absolute confidence in every single detail—and that's exactly the confidence RWS gives me."
With Christian Reitz, RWS welcomes not only an Olympic Champion but an athlete who has represented professionalism, consistency, and outstanding precision throughout his career.
Welcome to #TeamRWS, Christian!
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