In a historic triumph for Serbian shooting, Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec have clinched their nation’s first-ever Olympic medal in shooting, securing gold in the air pistol mixed team event at Paris 2024.
The Serbian duo delivered a stunning performance, overcoming a daunting deficit to claim the top spot. After trailing 8-2 following the fifth shot, Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec staged a dramatic comeback. Their resilience and precision shone through as they leveled the score and seized victory with a masterful final two shots.
The silver medal was earned by Turkey’s Yusuf Dikec and Şevval İlayda Tarhan, who put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short of gold. Their near-victory highlighted their exceptional skill and competitive spirit throughout the event.
India’s Heena Sidhu and Rahi Sarnobat took home the bronze, rounding out the podium with their commendable performance in the mixed team air pistol event.
Medal Results:
- 🥇 Gold: Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec (Serbia)
- 🥈 Silver: Yusuf Dikec and Şevval İlayda Tarhan (Turkey)
- 🥉 Bronze: Heena Sidhu and Rahi Sarnobat (India)
Serbia’s victory marks a significant milestone in the nation’s Olympic history and adds a prestigious gold to the Paris 2024 Games’ medal tally.
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