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Lorenzo Macías Claims Silver in China's Shooting Showdown

Lorenzo Macías secures silver at the 2024 Carrera Shooting World Cup in China, clocking 10:18.97 minutes. Amidst fierce competition, his triumph marks a prelude to the World Modern Pentathlon Championship, reinforcing Mexico's prowess on the global stage.

Mexicanist

Jun 11, 2024 — 2 min read

Lorenzo Macías, Mexico's shooting sensation, clinches silver at the 2024 Carrera World Cup in China. Credit: CONADE

The Mexican Lorenzo Macías won the silver medal in the men's final of the World Shooting Race Championship held in Zhengzhou, China, with a time of 10:18.97 minutes, in a competition that represents the prelude to the World Modern Pentathlon Championship which defines the last places available for Paris 2024.

The New Leon native came only behind local Shuai Luo, who clocked 9:57.91 minutes, while third position went to Zhenfeng Liu, also from China, with 10:21.53 minutes.

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