MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Du Li and Yi Siling from China claimed silver and bronze medals.
Thrasher won the 10m air rifle competition with a score of 208.0 points. China's Du Li scored 207.0 points. Third place was taken by London Olympics champion Yi Siling from China.
Russia's Daria Vdovina placed fifth, with 143.5 points
The Summer Olympic Games are being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from August 5 until August 21. Brazil is the first South American country to host the competition.