Shooter Nino Salukvadze makes history with 10th Olympic Games qualification
Salukvadze, 54, has claimed all three types of medals in Olympic Games she has participated in, and also became the first mother to compete on the same team as her son when Georgia’s roster for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro featured her alongside Tsotne Machavariani. Photo: eley.co.uk.
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Three-time Olympic medal-winning shooter Nino Salukvadze on Monday became the first female in the history of the Games to qualify for 10 consecutive editions after finishing fourth in the women's 25m pistol event at European Games Kraków-Małopolska in Wroclaw.
Salukvadze, one of the most prized Georgian athletes, ranked eighth among shooters at the event with 579 points, finishing just outside the podium but earning the spot at the next Olympic Games.
The qualification for the Games will see her join the Canadian equestrian Ian Millar on the record number of appearances at the next edition of the competition in France.
Salukvadze, 54, has claimed all three types of medals in Olympic Games she has participated in, and also became the first mother to compete on the same team as her son when Georgia’s roster for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro featured her alongside Tsotne Machavariani.
The European Games Kraków-Małopolska are running in Poland between June 21-July 2.