Since then, it has featured in all Games except in 19. Target shooting was popular in Britain and colonial America and it was one of the nine events at the first modern Games in Athens in 1896. WHAT'S NEW?It's the first time that three mixed-gender team events will be played in addition to the six events for men and six for women.Īsaka Shooting Range, which hosted the shooting events of the Tokyo 1964 Games and is around 30kms (18.6 miles) away from the National Stadium. ![]() Two-time Olympic champion Vincent Hancock will spearhead the United States' campaign, while Georgian Nino Salukvadze will be competing in her record ninth Olympics. Men's rifle three-position will crown a new winner following the retirement of three-time Olympic champion Niccolo Campriani of Italy, who has been training a group of refugee shooters. ![]() Jin, already the most successful individual shooter in the Games, will be favourite to win his fourth straight gold, while German sharpshooter Christian Reitz will defend his Olympic rapid fire title. Korean Jin Jong-oh made history in Rio winning the men’s 50 metre pistol to become the first shooter in Olympic history to win a specific event at three Games in a row. Italy topped the competition with four golds, followed by Germany with three. The format was tweaked in Rio to introduce elimination-style finals, semi-finals and medal matches to spice up the event. There are 15 gold medals up for grabs with individual and team events for both men and women in all three disciplines. ![]() * Shotgun competitions take place outdoors where shooters fire at a moving clay target. * The 50m three-position rifle events require competitors to take aim while kneeling, prone, and standing. * Rifle and pistol competitions are held indoors with shooters firing at a stationary target from a set distance. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Register
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