Virginia Thrasher went through a three-week spring whirlwind, winning three NCAA titles and a spot on the U.S. Olympic Shooting team. The precocious 19-year-old closed out the summer with her biggest ...

Thrasher’s triumph came before midday local time on Day 1 of the Games, putting the USA into an immediate lead in the gold medal count with the unexpected triumph. “This is very special for me,” ...

Virginia Thrasher won women's 10-metre air rifle for United States to secure the first gold medal of the 2016 Olympic Games. United States claimed the first gold medal of Rio 2016 as Virginia Thrasher ...

Virginia Thrasher, center, shows off the first gold medal awarded at the Rio Olympics. China’s Du Li, left, won the silver and Yi Siling took the bronze in the 10-meter air rifle. Eugene Hoshiko AP ...

Virginia Thrasher won women's 10-metre air rifle for United States to secure the first gold medal of the 2016 Olympic Games. ___3459389___https:_____static.pulse.com ...