Into a decades-long top-of-the-medal-table battle between China and South Korea stepped Vietnam, which took gold in the 10-meter air pistol. In 2012, South Korea topped the shooting and the archery medal tables. In shooting, the U.S. landed second with three gold and a bronze, while South Korea coupled its three gold with two silver. ENLARGEThe first day of Olympic shooting Saturday introduced a new Asian wrinkle. It has won more gold medals for the U.S. than has every other type of Summer Olympics sport except for swimming and track and field.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 07, 2016 15:56 UTC