Following is the factbox of Ukrainian Artur Ayvazian, men's 50-meter rifle prone gold winner.

Date of birth: January 14, 1973

Birth place: Yerevan, Armenia

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Career: 2005, bronze medal in 50-meter rifle prone at European Championships in Belgrade

2005 and 2006, silver medals in 50-meter rifle three positions at world cups in Milan

2007, bronze medal in 50-meter rifle three positions at the World Cup Final in Bangkok

2007, bronze medal in 50-meter rifle three positions at the World Cup Fort Benning.

2008, gold medal in in 50-meter rifle three positions at the World Cup in Milan

In the Sydney Olympics, he finished fifth in three positions and eighth in 10-meter air rifle.

In Athens, he was ranked seventh in three positions, ninth in rifle prone and 22nd in air rifle.

(Xinhua News Agency August 15, 2008)