What Type of Shooting Sports Are at the Olympic Games?
Shooting sports have been a part of the Olympic Games since the first modern Games in 1896. Over the years, the specific events included in the shooting program have changed, but there are currently 15 events in three disciplines:
Rifle:
- Men's and women's 10m air rifle
- Men's and women's 50m rifle prone
- Men's and women's 50m rifle three positions
Pistol:
- Men's and women's 10m air pistol
- Men's and women's 25m pistol
- Men's and women's 25m rapid fire pistol
Shotgun:
- Men's and women's trap
- Men's and women's skeet
- Mixed team skeet
Related Questions:
When were shooting sports first included in the Olympic Games?
- 1896
How many shooting events are currently in the Olympic program?
- 15
What are the three shooting disciplines at the Olympics?
- Rifle, pistol, and shotgun
What is the most popular shooting event at the Olympics?
- Men's 10m air rifle
What is the only mixed team event in shooting at the Olympics?
- Mixed team skeet
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