Dmitry Pimenov wins shooting world title with junior record
Pimenov scored 362.8 points in the men’s 50-meter rifle three positions final in Doha, setting a junior world record and securing an Olympic quota place.
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Pimenov scored 362.8 points in the men’s 50-meter rifle three positions final in Doha, setting a junior world record and securing an Olympic quota place.
Dmitry Pimenov won the men’s 50-meter rifle three positions world title in Doha on 11 November, setting a junior world record with 362.8 points. He competed as a neutral athlete under the AIN designation.
The event requires shooters to fire while kneeling, lying prone and standing, in that order. Pimenov shared the highest score after kneeling, led after the prone section and held his lead through the standing eliminations.
| Medal | Shooter | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Patrik Jany, Slovakia | 357.2 |
| Bronze | Niraj Kumar, India | 346.5 |
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin congratulated Pimenov in a Kremlin message, praising his skill and preparation and thanking his coaches, mentors and loved ones for their support.
Pimenov’s victory secured an Olympic quota place toward Los Angeles 2028, and Kumar secured one for India, the International Shooting Sport Federation said. A quota place is a step toward the Games, not a confirmation that a particular athlete will compete.
The federation said the remaining quota place went to fourth-place Jon-Hermann Hegg of Norway. Jany had already secured a place in men’s 10-meter air rifle, and an athlete can secure only one quota place for their national Olympic committee.
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