Sheng first competed in the Olympics at Tokyo 2020, where he won a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle event with a score of 250.9 points. This achievement made him the youngest shooter to win an Olympic medal at just 16 years and 233 days old. He also participated in the Mixed 10m Air Rifle Team event, finishing 11th.

World Championships and World Cup Success

In the World Championships, Sheng secured a gold medal in the Mixed 10m Air Rifle Team event in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2023 with a score of 632.7 points. He also won a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event and two bronze medals in Cairo, Egypt, in 2022.

Sheng's World Cup performances have been equally impressive. In Munich, Germany, he set a world record of 254.5 points in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Final on June 3, 2024. He also won gold medals in both individual and mixed team events at the World Cups held in Baku and Munich in 2024.

Records and Rankings

Sheng holds multiple records, including the World Record and World Record Junior for the Men's 10m Air Rifle Final with a score of 254.5 points set in Munich on June 3, 2024. He also holds the Qualification World Record and Qualification World Record Junior with a score of 637.9 points set in Baku on May 12, 2023.

Recent Competitions

At the Paris Olympics on July 29, 2024, Sheng competed in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Final at Chateauroux Shooting Centre. He also participated in the Mixed Team Gold Medal Match on July 27, where China secured first place against Korea.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Sheng aims to continue his training and compete at higher levels. His dedication to the sport is evident through his rigorous training schedule in Beijing and his philosophy of "Try your best."

Personal Life

Sheng resides in Beijing and enjoys playing online games during his free time. His family includes his father Li Xiangping and mother Sheng Yajuan. He speaks Mandarin and is coached by Yao Ye at the national level.

Awards and Recognition

Sheng has been recognised as an Elite Athlete of National Class by the General Administration of Sport of China since 2019. His achievements have solidified his status as one of China's top shooters.

With his impressive track record and continued dedication to shooting, Lihao Sheng is poised for further success on both national and international stages.