Tamworth, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/16/2016 -- Teenager Ginny Thrasher won gold medal in the Olympic 10-meter air rifle event, which was also the USA's first gold medal in the entire event. Setting a new Olympic record in the finals the 19 year old from Springfield, Virginia received a total score of 208.0 for her phenomenal efforts.

Shooting her first gun at the age of five whilst out hunting with her grandfather, Ginny quickly decided to give up her dreams of becoming an Olympic figure skater and focus on shooting instead – which obviously was a great choice for her to make.

The event requires athletes to stand ten metres from a target and then attempt to hit the bullseye. Fifty individuals participated in the event and although Ginny faced tough competition she even managed to come out above previous gold medal winner 34 year old Du by an entire point.

A spokesperson from Solware, the UK's largest gun retailer was keen to comment saying, "It was absolutely amazing to see such a young person win Gold at this event as it shows that shooting is a great sport for both males and females of all ages. Since the event, we have definitely seen an increase in the purchasing of our guns meaning that this event could have urged people to take the plunge and give the sport a go."

About Solware
Solware, the largest gun retailer in the UK, is a company run by shooters, for shooters. Offering almost every manufacture of air weapon available, they have options suitable for all needs and requirements.

For further information you can visit their website here: http://www.solware.co.uk/

PR Contact:
Company name: Solware Ltd
Website: http://www.solware.co.uk/
Contact Name: Carl Harlow
Contact Telephone: 01827 284250
Email: carl@solware.co.uk
Address: Solware, Tame Valley Industrial Estate Wilnecote Tamworth BB7 5BY