Shi shoots right from the heart

TIANJIN - China-born American Jay Shi made history at the Chinese National Games on Monday simply by starting the men's 50m pistol competition at the Tuanbo Lake shooting range.

Shi, who was born in Tianjin in 1979 before immigrating to the United States when he was nine years old, became the first overseas athlete of Chinese heritage to make an appearance at the Games.

The 38-year-old was thrilled by the prospect of participating, even though he failed to advance past the qualification round.