On the dazzling stage of the Paris Olympic Games, a young and handsome shooter wrote his own golden legend with extraordinary skills and a calm mind. He is Liu Yukun, a rising shooting star from Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. In this arena that brings together global elites, Liu Yukun not only shows the profound heritage of Chinese shooting, but also becomes the focus of the world's attention with his outstanding achievements.
1. Golden childhood, shooting set sail
On April 12, 1997, Liu Yukun was born in an ordinary family in the ancient capital of Xi'an. From an early age, he had an extraordinary pursuit of precision and concentration. When he was in the second year of junior high school, he came into contact with the sport of shooting by chance, and since then, a shooting star has quietly risen. At first, it was his curiosity and desire to explore the unknown that led him to the shooting range; Then, it was the persistence and sweat day after day that created his brilliance today.
Second, the character and hobbies, cast tenacity
Liu Yukun, a young man with a handsome appearance and firm eyes, contains an indescribable tenacity and persistence in his character. In the world of shooting, he seems to have found his soul home, and every time he pulls the trigger, he is challenging and surpassing his own limits. In addition to shooting, he also loves to taste food, is an out-and-out snacker, this love and enjoyment of life, let him find spiritual solace in addition to intense training. Painting is another way for him to express himself, and through color and line, he outlines his inner peace and vision for a better future.
Third, the skills are exquisite, and the achievements have been repeated
In the field of shooting, Liu Yukun's name has long been a well-known existence. With his extraordinary talent and unremitting efforts, he has repeatedly achieved great results in the domestic and international arenas. From the champion of the Shaanxi Provincial Games to the three-gold king of the National Shooting Championships, and then to the gold medalist of the Asian Shooting Championships, every step embodies his love and dedication to shooting.
In 2016, Liu Yukun won three gold medals in the men's 50m rifle three positions, men's 10m air rifle and men's 50m rifle prone in the National Shooting Championships, and won the men's 10m air rifle championship and team championship at the Asian Shooting Championships, thus officially selected for the Chinese national shooting team.
On May 9, 2024, in the first match of the men's 50m rifle 3 positions at the World Cup in Azerbaijan, Liu Yukun set a new world record with a score of 467.3 rings and won the gold medal.
On May 11, in the second competition of the men's 50m rifle 3 positions, he once again broke the world record he had just set with an absolute advantage of 468.9 rings and won the second gold medal.
On August 1, 2024, in the shooting men's rifle 50m three-position final at the Paris Olympics, Liu Yukun won the gold medal with an outstanding performance, winning the 10th gold medal for the Chinese delegation.
Fourth, the top of Paris, the gold medal crowned
The 2024 Paris Olympics is a moment for Liu Yukun to turn his dream into reality. In the men's rifle 50m 3 positions final, he was like a calm hunter, every breath and every aim was accurate. In the face of top players from all over the world, he was not afraid to lead all the way to the finish line with consistent performance and excellent mental quality. In the end, with the last shot, Liu Yukun won the gold medal with an absolute advantage, adding another valuable Olympic gold medal to the Chinese delegation. At this moment, he not only realized his Olympic dream, but also pushed the glory of Chinese shooting to a new height.
Fifth, the golden legend, the future can be expected
Liu Yukun's success is not only a personal glory, but also a microcosm of the vigorous development of China's shooting industry. He used his practical actions to interpret the profound connotation of "one minute on the stage, ten years of work off the stage". In the days to come, we have reason to believe that this young shooting star will continue to forge ahead on the road of shooting and create more brilliance and miracles. And this gold medal at the Paris Olympics will always be the brightest star of his career, illuminating his way forward.
Liu Yukun, a shooting genius who combines appearance, character, skills and achievements, his story inspires countless young people to pursue their dreams bravely and strive tirelessly. In the world of shooting, he used his golden legend to write a glorious chapter of Chinese shooting.
