China’s sharpshooter Liu Yukun struck gold in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday, securing the nation’s 10th gold medal and cementing its dominance in shooting sports 🏅. The 27-year-old superstar, who earlier this year shattered the world record with a jaw-dropping 468.9 points, clinched victory with a final score of 463.6 ⚡.
Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish put up a fierce fight, trailing by just 2.3 points for silver 🥈, while India’s Swapnil Kusale took bronze 🥉 with 451.4. Though Liu didn’t break his own world record this time, his precision under pressure proved unstoppable. This win marks China’s fourth shooting gold in Paris—talk about hitting the bullseye! 🔥
\"Another bullseye moment for Team China!\" cheered fans online as Liu’s victory trended globally 🌍. With this win, Liu joins China’s growing list of Olympic legends, showing why they’re a force to watch in precision sports 🎯.
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Liu Yukun earns China's 10th Paris gold in men's 50m rifle 3 positions
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