Cai Yalin

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Cai Yalin (Chinese: 蔡亚林; pinyin: Cài Yàlín; born September 3, 1977, in Chengde, Hebei) is a male Chinese sports shooter. He won the 10 m air rifle at the 2000 Summer Olympics, in the process beating the Olympic record of 695.7pts with 696.4pts.

Cai Yalin
Personal information
Native name蔡亚林
Born (1977-09-03) September 3, 1977 (age 47)
Chengde, Hebei, China
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  China
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney 10 m air rifle

Major performances

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  • 1997 National Games – 3rd
  • 1998 World Championships – 7th
  • 1998 Bangkok Asian Games – 1st 10 m air rifle individual, 2nd 10 m air rifle team
  • 1998 National Shooting Series – 1st (NR)
  • 1998 World Championships – 7th
  • 2000 Sydney Olympic Games – 1st 10 m air rifle (696.4pts, OR)
  • 2002 Pusan Asian Games – 1st 10 m air rifle team (1788pts, WR) & 50 m free rifle team (3472pts, AR)

References

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