Olympics: Faulds on Target for Final
Britain's Richard Faulds booked his spot in the double trap final at the shooting after finishing fifth in qualification
Britain's Richard Faulds booked his spot in this afternoon's double trap final at the shooting after finishing fifth in qualification.
The 31-year-old Briton, who won gold at the Sydney Olympics eight years ago, scored 137 in his three rounds to secure the necessary top-six berth. Walton Eller, of the United States, led the way, 145pts ahead of Francesco D'Aniello of Italy on 141pts
Fauld's British team-mate Steve Scott failed to reach the final, finishing 13th with 134pts on his Olympic debut.
The 31-year-old Briton, who won gold at the Sydney Olympics eight years ago, scored 137 in his three rounds to secure the necessary top-six berth. Walton Eller, of the United States, led the way, 145pts ahead of Francesco D'Aniello of Italy on 141pts
Fauld's British team-mate Steve Scott failed to reach the final, finishing 13th with 134pts on his Olympic debut.
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