Olympic champion Sheng Lihao of the Chinese mainland stunned fans at the Munich ISSF World Cup by earning a bronze medal in the men's 10m air rifle event. With an impressive 635.3 points in the qualification round, he led the field into an adrenaline-filled final.
In the final round, Russian shooter Ilia Marsov surged ahead with 106.9 points after 10 shots, setting a challenging pace. Despite Sheng's best efforts, he was edged out by Norway's Jon-Hermann Hegg in a nail-biting finish, landing a total of 230.2 points—just 0.9 points behind Hegg. 🎯
This medal marks Sheng's second win in the 2025 season, further cementing his reputation on the international shooting stage. Meanwhile, the competition also saw Norway's Jeanette Hegg Duestad dominate the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event, as the Chinese mainland maintained a strong medal tally with three golds and one bronze overall.
The World Cup action continues with more contests on the horizon, including the women's 10m air pistol and men's 25m rapid fire pistol events. Stay tuned for more high-voltage moments in the world of shooting sports! 🌟
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Sheng Lihao earns men's 10m air rifle bronze at World Cup in Munich
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