China, with Pang Wei finishing in third place. This is China’s third gold medal of the Games so far.ShareGermany’s Max Weick, who was leading the event after the first stage, finished in fourth place, just missing out on a medal. This event took place at the informal Olympic shooting range on the roof of the German House, with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower in the background.Read more here: Yu Xie wins 10m air pistol final in dramatic finish for ChinaHosts France and Italy through in men’s team epee fencing: France and Italy both advanced to the quarter-finals of the men’s team epee fencing competition with wins over Italy and South Korea respectively.The hosts took on Seoul in the last 16, running out comfortable 45-36 winners. They will now face a tough test against either Japan or Ukraine in the quarter-finals later today.Italy faced a tricky fixture against South Korea but came through with a hard-fought 45-42 victory. They will now face the winners of the clash between Russia and Hungary in the next round.Read more here: France and Italy advance in men’s team epee fencing; Team GB crash outSummary:China’s dominance in the Olympics continued as their men’s badminton doubles pairing won against Great Britain’s Ben Lane and Sean Vendy. Defending champion Xander Schauffele arrived for the men’s golf competition. A convicted child rapist caused controversy by competing in beach volleyball for the Netherlands. Australian cyclist Lucas Plapp was injured in a crash during the men’s individual time trial. Germany beat Great Britain in women’s team archery, while Belgium led China in women’s hockey. Hungary narrowly defeated Brazil in women’s handball. Spain won against Italy in women’s beach volleyball. China won the gold in men’s 10m air pistol. France and Italy advanced in men’s team epee fencing. Women’s gymnastics and surfing events also took place, showcasing some impressive performances. The Olympics continue to provide thrilling moments and controversies.
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