Venezuelan Veteran Leonel Martinez Aims for Los Angeles 2028 at 60

Leonel Martinez, a 60-year-old Venezuelan trap shooter, is set to make history by aiming for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Despite his age, Martinez finished 28th in the men's trap competition at the Paris Games, driven by his passion and mental strength. He remains committed to his rigorous training, challenging conventional sports science beliefs on aging.

For 60-year-old Venezuelan trap shooter Leonel Martinez, age is merely a number as he returns to the Olympics after a 40-year absence.

Martinez placed 28th in the men's trap competition at the Paris Games, missing only nine of his 125 shots. This marks his second Olympic appearance following the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

The legendary shooter intends to conclude his Olympic journey where it all began, in Los Angeles. "I have a light inside guiding me towards Los Angeles 2028. The work for that starts right now," Martinez declared, emphasizing the mental aspect of the sport. Despite not being a strong advocate of sports science, he trains diligently.

(With inputs from agencies.)