In the spotlight of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, a rising American marksman, William Shaner, emerged as a true sensation as he secured a highly coveted gold medal in the intensely competitive 10-meter air rifle event. What adds an extraordinary layer of awe to his accomplishment is the fact that, at the youthful age of 20, he etches his name in history as the first American ever to seize an Olympic gold medal in the discipline of shooting.