China's Xie wins men's 10m air pistol gold at Paris Olympics
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Maldini's compatriot Paolo Monna grabbed the bronze with 218.6 points.
"The process was hard, but the result was rewarding," said a happy Xie in the mixed zone.
"I think the key today is I had a clear understanding of myself and managed to make immediate adjustments when I felt nervous," he said after claiming China's first Olympic men's air pistol gold since 2008.