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- ↑ "Jiguen Jeong". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ "10m Air Rifle Men - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
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