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Lima 2019: Peru's Carrillo gets bronze in shooting

13:59 | Lima, Aug. 1.

Peruvian shooter Marko Carrillo on Thursday claimed a bronze medal in Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Final at Lima 2019 Pan American Games.

Thanks to this result, the Peruvian managed to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

The event was won by Cuban Jorge Alvarez Llanes (gold), followed by his fellow citizen Leuris Pupo (silver).

U.S. participants Keith Sanderson and Jack Leverett III held the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Peruvian Kevin Altamirano ended sixth.

The event took place at Las Palmas Range in Surco district.

So far, Peru has won a total of 12 medals, including gold (4), silver (2), and bronze (6).

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Published: 8/1/2019