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Result: Vietnam shooter Vinh Xuan Hoang wins country's first ever Olympic gold

Vietnam shooter Vinh Xuan Hoang wins his country's first ever Olympic gold medal with success in the men's 10m air pistol event in Rio.

Vietnam shooter Vinh Xuan Hoang has won his country's first ever Olympic gold medal.

Hoang picked up the top prize in the men's 10m air pistol event in Rio de Janeiro to write his name into Vietnamese sporting folklore.

Hoang scored 202.5 points to win the gold, edging out home favourite Felipe Wu, who was just 0.4 points behind.

Wu claimed silver to give Brazil their first medal of the Games having been overtaken by Hoang with the final shot.

China's Pang Wei picked up the bronze with a score of 180.4, while London gold medallist Jin Jongoh finished fifth.

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CountryGold medalSilver MedalBronze MedalT
United StatesUnited States394133113
ChinaChina38321888
JapanJapan27141758
Great BritainGreat Britain22212265
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Sunday's key events


ATHLETICS
· With the track and field action now finished, the final athletics event of the Games is the men's marathon, which includes three British representatives and world record holder Eliud Kipchoge (11pm)

CYCLING
· Laura Kenny goes for a sixth Olympic gold medal, and a second of the Tokyo Games, in the women's omnium (2am-4.25am)
· Jason Kenny also has another shot at gold on the final day of action, taking part in the men's keirin alongside compatriot Jack Carlin (2.24am-4am)

BASKETBALL
· After the men once again picked up Olympic gold, the USA women will attempt to replicate their success in the gold medal match against hosts Japan (3.30am)

VOLLEYBALL
· USA also have a chance for gold in the women's volleyball final against Brazil (5.30am)

BOXING
· Lauren Price bids to bring a successful Games to a golden close for Britain in the ring as she takes on Li Qian in the women's middleweight final (6.45am)

HANDBALL
· The women's gold medal match sees the Russian Olympic Committee take on France (7am)

WATER POLO
· The final gold medal of the Games is likely to be handed out in water polo, when Greece face Serbia in the men's gold medal match (8.30am)

CLOSING CEREMONY
· A unique and memorable Olympic Games officially comes to a close (12pm)

> Today's schedule in full
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