Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze at Paris Olympics: List of Records Broken by 22-Year-Old Indian Shooter

Manu Bhaker, the 22-year-old shooting prodigy, etched her name in the history books by winning two bronze medals in the 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This achievement is a milestone not only in her career but also in Indian sports history, as she becomes the first Indian ever to win two medals at a single Olympic event .

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A Historic Achievement: List of records broken by Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker's triumph is monumental for several reasons:

1. First Indian Female Shooter to Win an Olympic Medal: Manu Bhaker's bronze medal is a groundbreaking achievement, marking the first time an Indian woman has stood on the Olympic podium in shooting.

2. Ending India's 12-Year Medal Drought in Shooting: Before Bhaker's success, India last won an Olympic medal in shooting 12 years ago. Her bronze ends this long wait, revitalizing the sport's prominence in the country.

3. Third Indian Shooter to Win an Olympic Medal: With her accomplishment, Bhaker joins the elite club of Indian shooters who have won Olympic medals, following in the footsteps of legends like Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang.

4. Manu Bhaker becomes first Indian to win two medals at a single Olympic event. She won Bronze in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event and then won the same prize in the mixed category with Sarabjot Singh.

Final Results

Women's 10m Air Pistol Event

The competition was fierce, with top shooters from around the world vying for the podium. The final standings were as follows:

Gold Medalist: Oh Ye Jin (Republic of Korea) - 243.2 points (Olympic Record)

Silver Medalist: Kim Yeji (Republic of Korea) - 241.3 points

Bronze Medalist: Manu Bhaker (India) - 221.7 points

Bhaker's Performance Breakdown

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Manu Bhaker demonstrated remarkable consistency and composure throughout the event. Despite the intense pressure, Bhaker maintained her focus and delivered a stellar performance, culminating in a well-deserved bronze medal. Her scores across various stages of the competition were:

- Initial Series: 50.4, 10.6, 10.2, 9.5, 10.5, 9.6 (100.3 points)
- Second Series: 10.1, 10.3, 9.6, 9.6, 10.3 (121.2 points)
- Third Series: 10.5, 10.4, 9.8, 9.8 (140.8 points)
- Fourth Series: 9.9, 10.2, 10.1, 10.2 (160.9 points)
- Fifth Series: 9.9, 10.2, 10.1, 10.2 (181.2 points)
- Sixth Series: 10.1, 10.0, 221.7 (221.7 points)

10m Air Pistol Mixed Event

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh defeated South Korea in the Bronze medal match. The pair got the better of the Korean pair with the score of 16-10.