| Sheng Lihao | |
| Native Name: | 盛李豪 |
| Nationality: | Chinese |
| Birth Date: | 4 December 2004 |
| Birth Place: | Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China |
| Country: | China |
| Sport: | Shooting |
| Event: | 10 metre air rifle |
| Club: | Jiangsu Province |
| Coach: | Yao Ye (club, national), CHN; Du Li (national) |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Sheng Lihao (; born 4 December 2004) is a Chinese sport shooter.[1] He won the silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 10m air rifle event.[2] He won the gold medal in both the Men's 10 metre Air Rifle and the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team in a duo with Huang Yuting at the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris.[3]
Sheng's journey into shooting began at the age of 13, during a holiday when his father introduced him to the sport. His enthusiasm was immediate, and he soon expressed a desire to pursue shooting seriously. Recognising it as a valuable extracurricular activity, his parents supported his ambition. Just a year later, Sheng's natural ability was evident as he joined the Suzhou Sports School’s Shooting team. His exceptional performance led to a swift promotion to the Jiangsu provincial team.[4]
At 14, Sheng's skills earned him a place on the China national team. By 15, he was selected for the Tokyo Olympic team, where he impressively secured a silver medal and was celebrated as the youngest athlete to win an Olympic medal in the shooting event.,[5] Sheng continued to break barriers by setting a new world record with a score of 637.9 points, showcasing his unparalleled stability and consistent performance—a feat that even his coach found difficult to explain.[4]
Despite his rapid rise to fame, Sheng remains grounded. After winning two gold medals, he expressed a heartfelt desire to return home and reunite with his family and friends.[4] With his journey just beginning, the future holds great promise for this young prodigy.