Shooting

One of the original nine sports included at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and featured at all but two Games since, Olympic Shooting is a test of precision and focus that sees athletes use various firearms to hit targets. It's comprised of multiple events that use different firearms and target types with athletes competing as individuals and in mixed teams.​

Rifle and Pistol events take place in an indoor shooting range where athletes take aim at a stationary target using an allotted number of shots in the allotted time. The goal is to get as close to the center of the target as possible. These events test athletes from various distances and positions such as standing, kneeling or lying down. 

Shotgun events take place outdoors, featuring Skeet and Trap events in which athletes' reflexes are tested as they work to hit 10-centimeter clay discs hurtling through the air at over 100km/h. Skeet events demand athletes shoot at two targets crossing in front of them. The clays approach from the left and right of the shooter at two different heights, known as the high and low houses. Trap events test athletes to shoot at single clays that are flying away from them from five different positions.​