Josh Bell – Road to LA 2028 Olympic Games

Australian Clay Target Skeet Shooter | Olympian | Husband | Dad

Hi, I’m Josh Bell—an Olympian skeet shooter from Camden, NSW. I’ve been passionate about sport and personal growth ever since I picked up a shotgun at age 12. Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to clay target shooting—pushing through the setbacks, learning from every failure, and using every missed opportunity as fuel to get better.

My journey has been full of both thrilling highs and tough lows—from narrowly missing selection by the smallest margins to the unforgettable moment I earned my spot on the Australian Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. That moment was a dream come true. But now, the dream is bigger: I’m going for Gold in LA 2028.

It’s an individual sport, yes—but make no mistake, I wouldn’t be here without my village. Every training session, competition, and long-haul flight has been backed by the support of my family, coaches, teammates, and friends. None more so than my incredible wife Zuzana and our two daughters, Isla and Millie. They’re my everything.

High-performance sport demands a lot, not just from athletes but from their families too. Time away from home, missed milestones, and long stretches on the road are tough—but knowing they’re behind me every step of the way is what keeps me going. I want my girls to grow up knowing that if you work hard, stay committed, and push through the failures, you can achieve anything.

After getting a taste of the Olympic dream in Paris, I'm now all-in for LA 2028. I know deep down I have what it takes—but I can’t do it alone.

That’s why I’ve teamed up with the The Aussie Athlete Fund & Olympic Gold Medalist Nat Cook for the second year in a row, taking part in the "Million Dollar Challenge" to help support my campaign toward LA. The funding I received in the lead-up to Paris made a world of difference: it allowed me to attend critical training camps, compete internationally, and recently win my first international medal (bronze!) at a World Cup event in Baku, Azerbaijan.

With your support, I can:

• Compete in international selection and ranking events
• Attend high-performance training camps
• Invest in equipment and coaching
• Continue to be a role model in my sport and community

Your contribution helps more than just one athlete—it sends a message to young athletes and dreamers everywhere that perseverance, hard work, and heart matter. With your help, I can not only chase Gold but also give back to the sport and community that shaped me.

So if you’re in a position to support or share my journey, I’d be incredibly grateful.

Every dollar counts. Every show of support matters. Together, let’s make LA 2028 unforgettable.

https://aussieathletefund.com/

Thank you,

Josh Bell

Australian Olympic Skeet Shooter