COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Olympic Team qualifier, Matt Emmons (Browns Mill, N.J.) earned the silver medal in Men’s Air Rifle Monday at the Beijing World Cup.
The World Cup, officially named the “Good Luck Beijing” 2008 ISSF World Cup, is the test event for the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games.
Emmons entered the finals tied for first with Hungary’s Peter Sidi, who both shot a preliminary score of 599. In the final, Emmons shot a 101.7, giving him a total score of 700.7 and landing him just one tenth of a point shy of the gold medal. China’s Qinan Zhu entered the final with a 597 and shot a final score of 103.8, allowing him to claim gold with a 700.8. Gagan Narang of India earned the bronze medal with a total score of 700.3.
The “Good Luck Beijing” 2008 ISSF World Cup is being held at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall and Beijing Shooting Range Clay-Target Field (CTF), with competition running through April 20.
This event is the only shooting competition where athletes will be able to test their shooting skills at the new Olympic shooting venues prior to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The Beijing Games will be held August 8–24, with the shooting portion of the competition taking place August 9-17.
