Paris 2024 Olympics: Sheng Lihao wins shooting men's 10m air rifle victory and second gold of Games

Sheng Lihao of the People's Republic of China won a second gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with victory in the men's shooting 10m air rifle competition on Monday (29 July).

Showing no signs of fatigue following his 10m air rifle mixed team win alongside Huang Yuting on Saturday, the 19-year-old posted an Olympic record total of 252.2 to take top spot.

He adds another medal to his collection, which also includes 10m air rifle silver at Tokyo 2020.

Silver in Paris went to Swedish world champion Victor Lindgren with 251.4 on his Olympic debut, while a score of 230.0 saw Miran Maricic's land Croatia's first medal of the Games with bronze.

“Very happy. I am really very, very happy," Sheng said upon being asked how it felt to be the first athlete at Paris 2024 to win two gold medals.

“I think I can continue to improve and win more medals in (the) future.”

Asked how he will celebrate his success, Sheng humbly replied:

“I don’t know. I am quite lost at the moment, maybe because of the emotions, but I am really happy.”

Shooting: 10m air rifle men podium

Gold: Sheng Lihao, People's Republic of China

Silver: Victor Lindgren, Sweden

Bronze: Miran Maricic, Croatia.