In a stunning display of grit and talent, Sun Yujie from the Chinese mainland clinched the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. Despite ranking last in the qualifying round, the 20-year-old bounced back with a powerful 38-point performance under the spotlight! 🏆
This win marks her third triumph this year, following earlier victories in Buenos Aires and Lima. Her comeback story is a true inspiration for anyone who’s ever faced a rough start and turned it all around. 🔥
South Korea’s Oh Ye-jin earned silver with 36 points, while her compatriot Yang Ji-in took home the bronze with 32 points. Interestingly, although China's Yao Qianxun topped the qualifiers, she finished in fifth place in the final round.
Sports fans, mark your calendars! The next World Cup stop for rifle and pistol events is in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, from September 7 to 15 – promising even more electrifying action.
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China's Sun Yujie wins women's 25m pistol gold medal at ISSF World Cup
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