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SCMP Reporter

Born: August 29, 1981
Entry: 50m air pistol
Credentials: Winner of 2007 World Cup
Why he'll win: Because he's best-placed to maintain a tradition. Lin's  discipline carries special significance for China at its first home Olympics. Xu Haifeng brought home China's first Olympic gold medal 24 years ago in Los Angeles, and Lin's coach, Wang Yifu, came third in that historic shootout - one of his six Olympic medals. Given his impressive form, including victory in the World Cup final last year, Lin looks well-positioned to take over the baton from his hall-of-fame predecessors.
Who can stop him: Boris Kokorev (Russia), Tan Zongliang (China)
Final: Saturday 9th



41 - Lin Zhongzai