At the Paris Summer Olympics on Friday, China’s Zhang Qiongyue claimed the bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle three positions shooting final, marking a significant achievement for China’s shooting team.
Switzerland’s Chiara Leone seized the gold with an Olympic record score of 464.4 points, earning her country’s first gold at this year’s Games.
Sagen Maddalena of the United States secured the silver medal, marking the USA’s first podium finish in the event since the London 2012 Olympics.
Zhang’s bronze is China’s first medal in the women’s 50m rifle three positions event since Rio 2016, highlighting the resurgence of Chinese female shooters on the global stage.
Her podium finish contributes to the Chinese delegation’s impressive tally in shooting events at the Paris Games, bringing their total to four golds, two silvers, and one bronze.
Earlier in the Games, Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting clinched gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team final, showcasing China’s strength in mixed events.
Sheng continued his winning streak by securing gold in the men’s 10m air rifle, while Huang added a silver in the women’s 10m air rifle event.
In other men’s events, Liu Yukun captured gold in the 50m rifle three positions final, and Xie Yu triumphed in the men’s 10m air pistol event.
Qi Ying added to China’s medal haul with a silver in the men’s trap final, underscoring the depth of talent in China’s shooting squad.
China’s shooting team’s outstanding performance in Paris not only showcases their dominance in the sport but also inspires a new generation of athletes back home.
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China's Zhang Qiongyue takes women's 50m 3 positions bronze in Paris
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