Chinese Qiu Jian won the men's 50m rifle 3-positions gold medal of the Beijing Olympic Games on August 17.

Qiu Jian of China celebrates on the podium of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games men's 50m Rifle 3 positions shooting event on August 17, 2008 at the Beijing Shooting Hall. [Agencies]

Qiu scored a total of 1,272.5 points for the top honor, while Jury Sukhorukov of Ukraine got the silver in 1,272.4 points, and Rajmond Debevec of Slovenia had the bronze in 1,271.7.

American Matthew Emmons scored 4.4 points in his last shot to finish fourth in 1,270.3 points.