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Glasnovic wins men's trap at Rio Olympics

Xinhua, August 9, 2016 Adjust font size:

Josip Glasnovic from Croatia claimed victory of men' s trap at the Rio Olympic Shooting Center on Monday.

A shoot-off was needed in the gold medal match as the 33-year-old Croatian veteran beat Italian talent Giovanni Pellielo 4-3.

Edward Ling from Britain finished with the bronze.

It was the first Olympic gold medal in Glasnovic' s career.

"I shot very well, very concentrated. I gave all the best," he said.

"It' s special because it arrives at 46 years old," said Pellielo.

"If I am alive, I will go on. I will compete." Glasnovic said. Endit