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Lindita Kodra

Lindita Kodra is an Albanian sport shooter who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal at the 2007 European Shooting Championships.

1. Overview

Lindita Kodra is an Albanian sport shooter who has represented her country in various international competitions, including the Olympic Games. Her career highlights include participation in the 2008 Summer Olympics and a significant gold medal victory at the European Shooting Championships in 2007.

2. Personal Information

2.1. Birth

Lindita Kodra was born on May 11, 1962, in Kukës, Albania. Her full name in Albanian is Lindita KodraAlbanian.

3. Shooting Career

A typical air rifle target used in shooting sports.
A typical air rifle target used in shooting sports.

Lindita Kodra's professional career as a sport shooter spans several major international events, where she competed in pistol shooting disciplines.

3.1. Major Competitions

3.1.1. Olympic Games

Kodra represented Albania at the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China. She competed in two events: the 10 m Air Pistol and the 25 m Pistol.

3.1.2. World Championships

Kodra competed in the ISSF World Shooting Championships on multiple occasions. In 2006, she participated in the World Championships held in Zagreb, Croatia, where she finished 27th overall in the 10m Air Pistol event with a score of 376 points. The following year, in 2007, she competed in the same event at the World Championships in Munich, Germany, securing 15th place overall with 579 points. She also competed in the 10m Air Pistol event at the 2007 World Championships held in the United States, where she placed 34th overall with 568 points.

3.1.3. European Championships

One of the most notable achievements in Kodra's career came at the European Shooting Championships. In 2007, she competed in the European Championships held in Granada, Spain. In the 25m Pistol event, she achieved a remarkable victory, securing the gold medal with a total score of 787.4 points. In this event, she notably surpassed competitors such as Munkhbayar Dorjsuren of Germany and Mariya Grozdeva of Bulgaria.

3.2. Major Achievements and Records

Lindita Kodra's career is highlighted by her significant achievements, with her 2007 European Championship title standing out as her best career result. She became a European champion in the 25m Pistol event at the age of 45, demonstrating her enduring skill and competitive spirit in the sport.