Born: March 5, 1982 in Jinan, Shandong Entry: 10m air rifle and 50m three positions Credentials: Gold in Athens 2004, gold at 2006 world championship Why she'll win: Because her life depends on it. Du bagged China's opening gold medal at Athens in the 10m air rifle, and she knows everyone is expecting her to repeat the dose. 'I know there will be millions watching my shooting on television. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance,' she says. Her sparkling eyes and ice-cool demeanour have led to Du being dubbed the Maria Sharapova of the shooting world. But unlike her inconsistent Russian tennis counterpart, Du is unrelenting in the biggest events. She has won almost every major title on offer since 2004, showing her versatility in the Beijing test event in April by winning the 50m three positions contest. Who can stop her: Barbara Lechner (Germany), Katerina Emmons (Czech Republic), Lioubov Galkina (Russia) Final date: Saturday 9th (10m), Thursday 14th (50m)