In a thrilling showdown in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 18-year-old shooter Wang Zifei from the Chinese mainland clinched her first ISSF World Cup gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle final. 🎉
Wang Zifei has already made waves in South America, having dazzled fans at last year's Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru by winning gold in both the women’s and mixed team events. Not to mention her silver medal at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, which set the stage for this standout performance.
Starting the final in third place after the qualification round, Wang faced stiff competition. Olympic bronze medalist Audrey Gogniat of Switzerland and South Korea's Kwon Eun-ji challenged her early on, but with a series of flawless inner-ten shots in the second elimination round, Wang surged into the lead. She finished with an impressive 254.1 points, just 0.4 points shy of the world record held by her compatriot Huang Yuting. 🔥
This victory resonates as a powerful reminder that dedication and focus can transform challenges into golden opportunities. With more exciting finals on the horizon, including the women's 10m air pistol and men's 25m rapid fire pistol events starting Tuesday, young sports enthusiasts and future champions alike have much to look forward to. 🚀
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Teenage markswoman Wang Zifei claims maiden ISSF World Cup gold medal
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