Cai Yalin

In this Chinese name, the family name is Cai.

Cai Yalin (Chinese: 蔡亚林; pinyin: Cài Yàlín; born September 3, 1977, in Chengde, Hebei) is a male Chinese sports shooter. He won the 10 m air rifle at the 2000 Summer Olympics, in the process beating the Olympic record of 695.7pts with 696.4pts.

Cai Yalin

Personal information
Native name	蔡亚林
Born	(1977-09-03) September 3, 1977 Chengde, Hebei, China
Medal record Men's shooting Representing China 2000 Sydney 10 m air rifle

Major performances

• 1997 National Games – 3rd
• 1998 World Championships – 7th
• 1998 Bangkok Asian Games – 1st 10 m air rifle individual, 2nd 10 m air rifle team
• 1998 National Shooting Series – 1st (NR)
• 1998 World Championships – 7th
• 2000 Sydney Olympic Games – 1st 10 m air rifle (696.4pts, OR)
• 2002 Pusan Asian Games – 1st 10 m air rifle team (1788pts, WR) & 50 m free rifle team (3472pts, AR)

References

• http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2007-07/30/content_6003745.htm

External links

• Cai Yalin at the International Shooting Sport Federation