Switzerland's Chiara Leone won gold in the women's 50-meter rifle three positions at the Paris Olympics, setting an Olympic record with a score of 464.4. Leone's victory maintains Switzerland's hold on the event, following Nina Christen's win in Tokyo. The USA's Sagen Maddalena earned silver, breaking a long drought for the country in Olympic shooting events, while China's Zhang Qiongyue took bronze. The final saw frequent lead changes, with Leone ultimately securing her win with an impressive 10.8 on her last shot. Leone expressed immense satisfaction, describing her victory as 'perfect.' Maddalena and Zhang, who topped the qualifications, faced intense competition, particularly in the standing segment of the event.