At the Châteauroux shooting center in Paris, a thrilling "shootout" is taking place. No, it's not a Hollywood blockbuster, it's the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. China's Li Yuehong and Wang Xinjie are like two modern sharpshooters, using their accurate shots to make their opponents "disarm and surrender".
Veterans and rookies are on the line
Li Yuehong, a veteran of the "post-80s", finally fulfilled his gold medal dream in his third Olympic trip. It seems that good things are really three times twice! The bronze medals in the previous two Olympic Games seem to be a warm-up for this gold medal. And Wang Xinjie, the rookie is not to be outdone, and he showed the potential of the championship as soon as he appeared.
Thrilling finals
In the finals, the contestants had to shoot five shots in four seconds, which was so fast that one wondered if they had eight hands. Li Yuehong and Wang Xinjie's performance in the first few rounds was like playing bowling, one after another.
The final showdown
In the final gold and silver battle, Li Yuehong seemed to have turned on the "sharpshooter" mode, 4 of 5, while Korea's Cho Yongjae may have been shocked by Li Yuehong's aura and only hit 1 shot. At this time, the gold medal finally fell into Li Yuehong's arms.
Post-match remarks
Li Yuehong's post-game speech was simply an emotional drama. Not only was he moved that his efforts were rewarded, but he also attributed the victory to the team. The most touching thing is that this gold medal has also become a birthday gift for his wife. It seems that Li Yuehong not only has accurate marksmanship, but also has an accurate vision for choosing gifts!
The credit of military training
Li Yuehong also revealed that military training in December last year helped him prepare for the Olympics. It seems that he really "beats" his opponents in this competition!
The secret of the success of the Chinese shooting team
Li Yuehong said that in order to become an excellent shooter, you must not only have excellent skills, but also be a good person. It seems that the Chinese shooting team is not only practicing "guns", but also practicing "morality"!
The power of family
Although Li Yuehong's wife Wang Yao has retired, she is still contributing to the shooting career. This couple is simply a "couple of love" in the shooting industry!
Overall, this competition not only showed the strength of Chinese shooters, but also taught us a vivid life lesson. As Li Yuehong said, success requires not only technology, but also good morality. It seems that we still have a long way to go if we want to hit every shot on the shooting range of life!