Keith Ferguson won the men’s skeet title and rising star Sergei Evglevski came out on top in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol in front of their home crowd.

With quota spaces for Rio 2016 also up for grabs, Australia dominated the event, with their dead-eyes earning 14 out of the 15 berths available.

It means the country now has 18 spots confirmed in the Brazilian city, one more than they managed at London 2012.

Australian shooters will now face qualifying tournaments for the right to take up one of the quota spots in Rio de Janeiro. 

Ferguson will be backing himself to do just that after earning a quota place with his victory, while compatriot and silver medallist James Bolding also gained a spot in Brazil for his country.

An Australian clean sweep of the podium was completed by Paul Adams who won bronze.

“I’m stoked with the quota – it was a solid performance from all three Aussie boys in the final,” said Ferguson.

“I changed back to my old gun a few months ago, worked really hard and set my goal on winning this title and the quota.

“I’ve got my sights firmly on Rio and I am very determined.

“I have lost weight, trained hard, I go to the gym and eat better – everything I can think of to get there.”

Although Evglevski won the 25m rapid fire title, the quota spot was gained by bronze medallist David Chapman who was the only Australian to shoot a minimum qualification score.

Fellow Australian Bruce Quick split the two on the podium by gaining silver.

“I was very pleased to get a good score in the first half of the qualifier and then just tried to remain consistent,” said Chapman.

“We were three Aussies in the final and had to shoot-off for the medals, and whilst I certainly wasn’t nervous, I just tried to do the basics.

“Sergei was very solid and proved to be the better one in the end.

“To get to Rio would be great, I really look forward to the challenge of the selection events.”

Australia’s Chef de Mission for Rio 2016, Kitty Chiller, watched both of the finals.

“It’s great to see a total of 18 spots now for shooting, one more than London,” she said.

“Our goal is for Australia to be in the top five in the Olympic Games.

“To get a sport like shooting back on to the podium with a couple of medals in Rio would be fantastic.”

The first selection event is due to be the Australia Cup 2, for rifle, between December 11 and 13 in Adelaide.

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