Geis was in outstanding form throughout the final, building momentum with every series before finishing with 35 hits, equalling the World Record and leaving the rest of the field behind. The victory adds another major achievement to the German's growing international career and confirms his status as one of the discipline's leading athletes.
Behind him, Mueller delivered an equally composed display. The German remained in contention throughout the final and secured the silver medal with 31 hits, completing a dominant day for his nation.
The battle for bronze was decided in dramatic fashion. China's He Shiyu and France's Jean Quiquampoix were tied after six series, but He held his nerve to prevail in the shoot-off and delight the home crowd with the bronze medal.
Already an Olympic and World Champion, Quiquampoix had been searching for another ISSF World Cup podium after returning to competition following the Paris Olympic cycle. Despite narrowly missing out on the medals, the Frenchman once again demonstrated the quality that has made him one of the sport's most successful rapid fire pistol athletes.
Germany nearly completed a clean sweep of the podium, with Florian Peter finishing fifth on 18 hits. Peter, a multiple ISSF World Cup medallist and one of Germany's most experienced rapid fire pistol shooters, kept himself in medal contention until the later elimination stages.
Germany nearly completed a clean sweep of the podium, with Florian Peter finishing fifth on 18 hits. Peter, a multiple ISSF World Cup medallist and one of Germany's most experienced rapid fire pistol shooters, kept himself in medal contention until the later elimination stages.
France's Clement Bessaguet, a regular finalist on the international circuit and European medallist, placed sixth with 14 hits.
Japan's Dai Yoshioka finished seventh after scoring 9 hits, while Yoon Seoyeong of the Republic of Korea did not start the final.
With Geis equalling the World Record and Germany claiming both gold and silver, the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol final provided one of the standout performances of the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026, as the competition continues with more medals to be decided across Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun events.
Japan's Dai Yoshioka finished seventh after scoring 9 hits, while Yoon Seoyeong of the Republic of Korea did not start the final.
With Geis equalling the World Record and Germany claiming both gold and silver, the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol final provided one of the standout performances of the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026, as the competition continues with more medals to be decided across Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun events.