Peru's Brianda Rivera wins pistol shooting gold at South American Games

Peruvian sport shooters Brianda Rivera and Mariana Quintanilla.

Peruvian sport shooters Brianda Rivera and Mariana Quintanilla.

18:12 | Lima, Mar. 14.

Peru's shooting team bright future was on display Friday morning at the 10th Odesur South American Games in Santiago, Chile, it has been reported.
Brianda Rivera went on to claim the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol shooting event after a stunning performance in today's final round action.

Moreover, her fellow national, Mariana Quintanilla moved into the second place and grabbed the silver medal ahead of the Venezuelan Maribel Pineda who finished third place.

Likewise, Asier Cilloniz won the gold in men's double trap singles on WednesdayThus, Peru's total medal haul is 7 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze. 

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Published: 3/14/2014