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How a special bond helped Vadovicova win Rio gold
Change of coach helps Slovakian make huge progress since London 2012 to claim top honour on opening day of Paralympics.

Gold for top shooters Vadovicova and Dong
Slovakian recovers from a slow start to secure first place on dramatic first day of Paralympic shooting action at Rio Games.

Shooters aim for glory at Rio 2016
Nearly 150 athletes from more than 40 countries are in Brazil to vie for gold medals at the Olympic Shooting Centre.
Johnson eyes Rio 2016 gold medal double
New Zealand’s best shooter believes it is important to aim high as he heads into his fourth Paralympic Games.

Experience to be ‘key factor’ for UAE shooter Alaryani
The Paralympic champion knows he has a target on his back but is staying focused ahead of Rio 2016.

Rio 2016 preview: P4 (mixed 50m pistol SH1)
Iran’s Sareh Javanmardidodmani looks to add the P4 Paralympic title to her resume.
Michael Johnson: Best and worst moments
From winning gold at Athens 2004 to a car accident just before the World Championships in 2006, Johnson relives his career.

Rio 2016 preview: P3 (mixed 25m pistol SH1)
Norberg, known as “the hot shot,” can live up to his nickname at Rio 2016.

Rio 2016 preview: R8 (women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1)
Cuiping Zhang has plenty of momentum entering the Paralympics.

Rio 2016 preview: R7 (men’s 50m rifle three positions SH1)
Swedish sharp shooter Jonas Jacobsson enters as the defending Paralympic and world champion.

Rio 2016 preview: R6 (mixed 50m rifle prone SH1)
Expect a shooting showdown between Matt Skelhon and Abdulla Sultan Alaryani.

Campos dreams of P2 finals in Rio
With a new Brazilian record under her belt, Paralympics newcomer Debora Campos wants to ultimately secure her place among the shooting elite

Rio 2016 preview: R5 (mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2)
Ukranian Vasyl Kovalchuk has the most momentum heading into Rio as he seeks to defend his Paralympic title.

Rio 2016 preview: R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2)
Shooting veteran Michael Johnson is no stranger to the big stage, but he will face stiff competition.