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Vietnam's Vinh named among world’s top ten in women's 25m pistol event
Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh has been listed among the world's top ten in the women's 25m pistol event after her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, according to the recently released ranking of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
In her first time taking part in the world's largest sporting arena, Vinh finished seventh among eight finalists, a leap from No 29.
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Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh. |
Vinh also moved up to the 17th in the ranking for 10m air pistol event after coming fourth in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. This is the highest rankings Vinh has achieved during her career in this event. Before participating in the games, Vinh was ranked outside the world’s top 40 in the 10m air pistol event.
The world No 1 in the 10m air pistol - women is Kim Yeji of the Republic of Korea (RoK), a silver medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Oh Ye Jin, another shooter from RoK, a gold medalist at the games is the world No 3.
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Vietnamese shooter Trinh Thu Vinh ranked fourth at the women’s 10-metre air pistol finale on July 28, missing out on winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic event.
Trinh Thu Vinh earned a place in the women's 10m air pistol event finals, at the ongoing 33rd Olympic Games on July 27 in Paris, France.
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Source: VNA
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