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Ginny Thrasher’s 2020 Olympics goal timeline took a sharp turn on Saturday, Aug. 6, when she advanced to the finals of the women’s 10-meter air rifle and went on to capture the gold medal.

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Ginny Thrasher's Golden Gun

Springfield’s Ginny Thrasher wins Olympic gold in air rifle.

Before she left for the Río Olympics, 19-year-old sharpshooter Ginny Thrasher of Springfield was just looking to get experience in her first games. “I was looking more towards 2020 as a realistic option,” she had said.

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