JUST IN: Chinese shooter Qian Yang wins first gold medal awarded at the Tokyo Olympics. Tokyo2020
Greek mythology says the esteemed sporting competition was founded by a cheater.China's Qian Yang earned gold in the women's 10-meter air rifle to take home the long-awaited first medal. The 21-year-old is a rising star in the sport.
She defeated Russian Anastasiia Galashina -- competing under the Russian Olympic Committee moniker -- in the final. Nina Christen took the bronze for Switzerland.
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