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Rio 2016: US teenager Virginia Thrasher hits bullseye

<p>American teenage shooter bags first Rio gold on Games debut; silver and bronze go to Chinese duo</p>

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Virginia Thrasher and Du Li of China

Virginia Thrasher and Du Li of China

Rio de Janeiro: US teenager Virginia Thrasher claimed the first Rio Olympics gold medal with her final shot in the shooting on Saturday.

USA's Virginia Thrasher waves to the crowd from the podium after she won the women's 10m air rifle gold in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Pics/AFP
USA's Virginia Thrasher waves to the crowd from the podium after she won the women's 10m air rifle gold in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Pics/AFP

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