BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Artur Ayvazian, Ukraine, men's 50-meter rifle prone gold winner.

    Date of Birth: Jan. 14, 1973

    Birth place: Yerevan, Armenia

    Height: 175 cm

    Weight: 75 kg

    Career: 2005, bronze medal in 50-meter rifle prone at European Championships in Belgrade

    2005 and 2006, silver medals in 50-meter rifle three positions at world cups in Milan

    2007, bronze medal in 50-meter rifle three positions at the World Cup Final in Bangkok

    2007, bronze medal in 50-meter rifle three positions at the World Cup Fort Benning.

    2008, gold medal in in 50-meter rifle three positions at the World Cup in Milan

    In the Sydney Olympics, he finished fifth in three positions and eighth in 10-meter air rifle.

    In Athens, he was ranked seventh in three positions, ninth in rifle prone and 22nd in air rifle.