In a thrilling display of grit and skill in Munich, Germany, 20-year-old shooter Sun Yujie clinched the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup! Despite a shaky performance in the qualification round that left her at the bottom of the finalist rankings, she turned the tables in the final by scoring an impressive 38 points under pressure. 🔥
This victory marks her third win in this year's World Cup series, following her successes in Buenos Aires and Lima back in April. Her story is a perfect example of how determination and resilience can lead to spectacular comebacks – talk about an underdog transforming into a champion! 💪
The competition was fierce: South Korea’s Oh Ye-jin earned silver with 36 points, while compatriot Yang Ji-in took home the bronze with 32 points. Meanwhile, China's Yao Qianxun, who dominated the qualification round, ended up in fifth place in the final, proving that every stage of the contest brings new surprises.
Looking ahead, the next ISSF World Cup stop for rifle and pistol events is set for Ningbo in east China's Zhejiang Province, scheduled from September 7 to 15. Stay tuned for more heart-pounding sports action and inspiring comebacks! 🌟
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China's Sun Yujie wins women's 25m pistol gold medal at ISSF World Cup
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