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Will Shaner, Tokyo Olympics 2021 shooting — Colorado Springs, Colorado

  • William Shaner, of the United States, ...

    Alex Brandon, The Associated Press

    William Shaner, of the United States, competes in the men's 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Shaner, of Colorado Springs, went on to take the gold medal.

  • William Shaner, of the United States, ...

    Alex Brandon, The Associated Press

    William Shaner, of the United States, reacts after winning the gold medal in the men's 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

  • William Shaner, of the United States, ...

    Alex Brandon, The Associated Press

    Colorado Springs native William Shaner, of the United States, holds his gold medal on after the men's 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

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Joe Nguyen of The Denver Post
By | jnguyen@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Will Shaner, Colorado Springs

Specialty: 10-meter air rifle

Age: 20

The Colorado Springs native will be making his first appearance in the Olympics. Shaner, who is entering his senior year at the University of Kentucky, was the NCAA rookie of the year his freshman season and was named an All-American first team selection in air rifle and smallbore. He earned his first career individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in June, winning the men’s 10-meter air rifle event in Croatia.

Competing: July 24-25.

Results: Won gold medal in 10-meter air rifle.

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