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ISSF World Cup - Changwon Emmons wins gold, silver and olympic quota at changwon world cup
M Matt Emmons’ trip to the ISSF World Cup in Changwon was a successful one as he
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Top: Eric Uptagrafft, remaining photos: Matt Emmons, Photos by ISSF 22 USA Shooting News | Year in Review 2015
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