Yan Xiao Gong

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Yan Xiao Gong (born December 31, 1997) is an American paralympic sport shooter.[1] He is a silver medalist in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in the shooting competition. He has also competed in the World Shooting Para Sports Championships and the Parapan American Games, winning medals in both.

Yan Xiao Gong
Personal information
Born (1997-12-31) December 31, 1997 (age 26)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting para sport
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Mixed 25 m pistol SH1
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Lima 25m Pistol SH1
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Lima 10m Air Pistol SH1
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 25 m pistol
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Santiago Men's 10 m air pistol

Early life

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From a young age, he had been fascinated with antique guns due to the older movies he watched. He was severely injured in his back while surfing.[2][3]

Career

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Gong competed the World Championships in September 2023, winning the gold medal in the 25 m pistol and the bronze medal in the 10 m air pistol, which earned him the U.S. Paralympic Quota for the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[4] Two months later, he competed in the 2023 Parapan American Games, winning gold medal in the 25 m pistol and the bronze medal in the men's 10 metre air pistol.[5][6]

Gong participated at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in the shooting competition, being awarded the silver in the mixed 25 m pistol.

References

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  1. ^ "Yan Xiao Gong". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  2. ^ Gorman, Tony (August 15, 2024). "Meet the Colorado Paralympians representing the past, present and future of the games". Colorado Public Radio.
  3. ^ Gorman, Tony (August 16, 2024). "How a childhood hobby led to the Paralympic Games for one Coloradan who's already a World Champion". Colorado Public Radio.
  4. ^ "YanXiao Gong Wins 2023 Paralympic World Championship, Earns U.S. Paralympic Quota". Shooting Sports USA. October 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Santiago 2023 Review: YanXiao Gong leads USA, Maria Restrepo puts Colombia on top". International Paralympic Committee. November 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "Men's 10 metre air pistol − Qualification results" (PDF). Retrieved December 31, 2023.