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![Upper body of women showing a medal to the camera](/sites/default/files/images/140715132433147_Krisztina%2BDavid.jpg)
David aims to be hero ‘just for one day’
The Hungarian shooter wants to pay tribute to late musician David Bowie by reaching the podium at Rio 2016.
![Women in a shooting range targeting](/sites/default/files/images/140528123359086_Minna%2BLeinonen%2Bcredit%2BMaiju%2BTorvinen%2Bsmall.jpg)
Top SH2 shooters on their road to Rio
A brief guide to some of the best shooters expected at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Jonas Jacobsson](/sites/default/files/images/120125095633471_82785404_0.jpg)
Jacobsson focuses on ‘three F’s’
After not deciding to compete at Rio 2016 until the middle of 2015, the multiple Paralympic medallist will line up for his 10th Paralympics.
![Upper body of women showing a medal to the camera](/sites/default/files/images/140715132433147_Krisztina%2BDavid.jpg)
Krisztina David: Best and worst moments
From claiming World Championships silver to losing friends, the Hungarian shooter describes her career so far.
![Matt Skelhon Shooting](/sites/default/files/images/120411105944105_6152678812_1b379d069b_o.jpg)
Great Britain name shooting team for Rio 2016
Ten shooters will represent Great Britain at September’s Paralympic Games, including Beijing 2008 gold medallist Matt Skelhon.
![Bordin Sornsriwichai](/sites/default/files/images/160530071156399_Bordin.jpg)
Sornsriwichai targets Rio 2016 shooting medal
Thailand’s Asian champion shooter is confident he can outdo his fourth place from London 2012, at September’s Paralympic Games.
![Geraldo Rosenthal](/sites/default/files/images/160530071111937_Geraldo.jpg)
Rosenthal hopes Rio 2016 will promote social inclusion
Brazil’s shooter expects September’s Paralympic Games can act as catalyst to social change in the region.
![R3 - 10m - 60 shots air rifle prone SH1 podium](/sites/default/files/images/130418180633060_Ryabchenko.jpg)
Under the radar: Four shooters aiming to impress in Rio
As well as securing quota places for their countries for the Paralympics, athletes have also been winning medals at World Cups to show their potential.
![Wheelchair athlete from the USA behind the flag barer during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships Suhl, Germany](/sites/default/files/images/140806130847885_McKenna%2BDahl-0475_0.jpg)
McKenna Dahl: Best and worst moments
The US shooter has been nominated to the team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and describes the most memorable times of her career so far.
![Natalie Smith of Australia](/sites/default/files/images/160517081649067_Natalie%2BSmith_0.jpg)
Australia announces shooters for Rio 2016 Paralympics
Paralympians Libby Kosmala and Natalie Smith are among the six to represent Australia in September’s Games.
![McKenna Dahl of USA](/sites/default/files/images/150210113055079_McKenna%2BDahl.jpg)
Five US shooters earn 2016 Paralympic team nominations
Mike Tagliapietra, McKenna Dahl, army marksman John Joss, Jazmin Almlie-Ryan and Tammy Delano will all make their Paralympic debuts at Rio 2016.
![Man in wheelchair holding a medal, waving](/sites/default/files/images/160510123626276_FB_IMG_1462865221350.jpg)
IPC Shooting sends its condolences to family of Roy Carter
The British shooter passed away after a short battle with cancer.
![Sergey Malyshev of Russia, wearing glasses, a visor and ear protection shoots his Mixed P3-25m Pistol at an indoor range at The Royal Artillery Barracks](/sites/default/files/images/121114125237775_151193671_0.jpg)
Kovalchuk, Malyshev leave Szczecin World Cup with golds
Ukraine’s Kovalchuk claimed victory in the R5, while Russia’s Malyshev took home gold in the P5.
![Josef Neumaier of Germany](/sites/default/files/images/160504101916093_neumaier.jpg)
Neumaier’s comeback wins R1 gold in Szczecin
Neumaier forced a tie with Greece’s Sotirios Galogavros entering the final round and left with the victory.
![Luke Cain from Australia, Michael Johnson from New Zealand and Ryan Cockbill from Great Britain.](/sites/default/files/images/160503105822361_13092062_1228579180494210_2754509676580605933_n.jpg)
Australia’s Cain wins with the last shot in Szczecin
Cain defeated three-time Paralympian Michael Johnson in the R4 competition by 0.1 points.
![Slovakia’s world and European champion Veronika Vadovicova, Hiltrop Natascha from Germany and Ryabchenko Tatiana from Russia.](/sites/default/files/images/160502093332780_13138764_1227823747236420_4141261093543519964_n.jpg)
Vadovicova opens strong at World Cup in Szczecin
The R3 world record holder won gold on day one.
![Veronika Vadovicova concentrates on her next shot.](/sites/default/files/images/150330200214040_Veronika%2BVadovicova%2B2015%2BIPC%2BShooting%2BWorld%2BCup_0.jpg)
Shooters line up for last World Cup ahead of Rio 2016
Nearly 140 athletes from more than 35 countries will compete in Szczecin, Poland, from 1-4 May.
![Competitors raise their pistols during the Mixed P4-50m Pistol-SH1 competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/160317101643110_shooting%2B2.jpg)
Downing, author and shooter, speaks on literary exploits
On the United Nations’ World Book and Copyright Day, the US athlete reflects on how her book is still helping others.
10.9 Tuesdays: Oleksii Denysiuk aiming high at Rio 2016
The Ukrainian is preparing to make his Paralympic debut as one of the most exciting newcomers to the international shooting circuit.
Denysiuk: My best and worst moments
The Ukrainian shooter hopes to medal at his first Paralympic Games in September, without his trousers falling down.