Ann-Cristin Vuolo Junros
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| Birth name | Ann‑Cristin Wuolo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Swedish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 4, 1962 Sweden | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Sport shooter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Sweden | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | 10 m air rifle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Gillets SpS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Ann‑Cristin Vuolo Junros (born Ann‑Cristin Wuolo; 4 September 1962)[1] is a Swedish professional sport shooter, primarily competing in 10 m air rifle. She competed for clubs, including Malmberget-Kos SF and Gillets SpS, and became Swedish champion in the discipline in 1979, 1986, 1988 and 1990. She also gained international attention for her European Championships silver and VC ranking and record performances.
Career
Vuolo Junros won the Swedish Championships in 10 m air rifle in 1979, 1986, 1988, and 1990.[2]
At the European Championships in 10 m air rifle in 1986, held in Espoo, Finland, she, together with Anita Karlsson and Anette Olsson, placed second and won the silver medal for Sweden.[3][4]
In 1988, she achieved a record 396 points in the women's 10 m air rifle event (40 shots, maximum score of 400 points). This performance earned her an entry in the Guinness World Records.[5] [6] At the World Shooting Championships in 1990 in Moscow, Vuolo Junros placed 15th with 389 points.[7]
Achievements
- SM‑gold in 10 m air rifle: 1979, 1986, 1988, 1990
- EC‑silver in 10 m air rifle: 1986
- Record performance: 396 points in 10 m air rifle, 1988
Legacy
Vuolo Junros's name is still cited in modern 10 m air rifle shooting. An article in Norrländska Socialdemokraten (NSD) highlights how today's young shooting talents refer to her achievements and legacy.[8]
References
- ^ Sveriges befolkning 1962: Vuolo, Ann‑Cristin Wuolo
- ^ "Swedish Champions in Air Rifle Shooting". Svenska Skyttesportförbundet. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Airgun European Championships 1969–2021 – ESC" (PDF).
- ^ "ESC Results for Rifle & Pistol".
- ^ Guinness World Records. Guinness Publishing. 1988. p. 303. ISBN 9137093576.
- ^ "Rekordresultat i luftgevär". Aftonbladet. 24 March 1988. p. 11.
- ^ "Aftonbladet, 12 August 1990, p. 32, Results Bulletin".
- ^ "Talanger som siktar högt". NSD. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2024.