Liu Yukun Wins Gold in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions, Secures China’s 10th Olympic Gold

In a thrilling display of precision and composure, Liu Yukun of the People’s Republic of China clinched the gold medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at Paris 2024. The final, held on Thursday at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre, showcased Liu’s remarkable skill as he triumphed over competitive field.

Liu, who had already set an Olympic Qualifying Record with a score of 594-38x the previous day. Continued his stellar performance by scoring 463.6 in the final. This victory adds to his impressive year, which included setting a world record at the Baku World Cup in May. Liu’s victory secured China’s 10th gold medal of the Games.

The final was a nail-biter, characterized by razor-thin margins. After the initial kneeling round, Liu was in second place with a score of 154.0. Closely trailing Norway’s Jon-Hermann Hegg, who led with 155.3. The prone position saw Hegg maintaining his lead but was closely pursued by Liu, Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish. And world number one Jiri Privratsky.

As the competition progressed to the more challenging standing round, the standings shifted dramatically. Hegg dropped out of the medal positions, and Kulish took the lead, with Liu moving into second and India’s Swapnil Kusale climbing into third place. The final round saw intense pressure, with competitors eliminated after each shot.

Liu’s final shot, a remarkable 10.9, pushed him 1.8 points ahead of Kulish, effectively securing his gold medal. Kulish, who finished with score of 461.3, took the silver, while Kusale earned the bronze with a score of 451.4.

Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Final Results, Paris 2024:

Liu’s victory in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions highlights his exceptional marksmanship and solidifies his status as one of the premier shooters in the sport.