Sanderson Captures Silver in Rapid Fire

[USA Shooting]

Sanderson Captures Silver in Men’s Rapid Fire Pistol at Changwon World Cup



CHANGWON, Korea (April 14, 2009) - Keith Sanderson (San Antonio, Texas), a 2008 Olympian, took home the first 2009 ISSF World Cup medal for the U.S. today, claiming the silver in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event in Changwon, Korea.



Sanderson, a 2008 Olympic finalist and Olympic record holder entered the final round in third place with a qualification score of 589, which is six points higher than his Olympic record of 583 and two points under the World Record of 591. Sanderson shot a 198.3 in the final to finish in second place with a total score of 787.3



World Record holder Alexei Klimov of Russia won the gold with a qualification score of 590, a final of 200.2 for an overall score of 790.2.



The bronze went to Jian Zhang of China who finished with a total score of 785.7 points (588+197.7). This was Zhang’s first ever ISSF World Cup appearance.



The 2009 ISSF World Cup in Changwon, Korea will conclude Wednesday with the Men’s 50m 3 Position Rifle event. U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit members Hank Gray (Belgrade, Mont.) and Joe Hein (Mason, Mich.), along with Matthew Wallace (Fairbanks, Alaska) will be vying for spots on the podium in this event.



For updated news and results during the Changwon World Cup, please visit ISSF TV’s website at www.issf.tv