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Sebastian Garcia Shoots 719 Out of 720 — The Closest Anyone Has Come to a Perfect Score

Compound archers compete in an outdoor 50-metre target competition — the format where Sebastian Garcia shot 719 out of 720

On March 5, 2026, in Mexico City, a 22-year-old compound archer did something no one in the history of the sport has ever done. Sebastian Garcia stood at the shooting line during phase three of Mexico’s national selection trials, drew his compound bow 72 times, and put 71 of those arrows into the 10-ring — […]

Compound Archery Makes Olympic Debut at LA28: Qualification Pathway Revealed | Archery Weekly Feb 24 – Mar 2

Archer aiming compound bow outdoors representing LA28 Olympic archery qualification

Compound archery earns its first-ever Olympic spot at LA28 with a mixed team event. Plus: Italy dominates European Indoor Championships, a W1 world record falls in Spain, and the inspiring story of the world’s first quadruple amputee archer.

AMO Archery Range Guidelines | Setup & Safety Standards

AMO archery range guidelines setup safety standards rules

The AMO Archery Range Guidelines provide essential standards for setting up safe and regulation-compliant archery ranges. Whether you’re building an indoor facility, outdoor target range, or 3-D course, these guidelines cover everything from lane spacing to backstop construction. What’s Covered Target Archery – Indoor and outdoor range layouts Field Archery – 24-target course setup 3-D […]

9*, 10X Rules, and Other Lesser-Known Rules in Olympic Archery

Olympic archery target showing scoring rings and rules

Archery, particularly in the Olympic context, combines precision, skill, and a nuanced scoring system that can be a bit bewildering to newcomers. Among the various notations used in scoring, terms like 9* and 10X are often sources of confusion. This article aims to clarify these scoring rules and explore some other lesser-known rules that govern […]

How to Score in Target Archery: A Complete Guide

Archers scoring and collecting arrows at competition - Dunster Archery Somerset

Understanding how to score in target archery helps you track progress, participate in competitions, and set meaningful practice goals. Whether you shoot recreationally or plan to compete, knowing proper scoring procedures ensures accurate assessment of your shooting and fair comparison with other archers. Basic Target Ring Scoring System Standard archery targets feature concentric rings printed […]

Korea Archery Dominates 2024 Olympics

korea wins all 5 archery 2024 olympics

Once again, Korea shows dominance in the sport of archery at the 2024 Paris Olympics winning gold in all 5 events. The Korean team has walked away with an unprecedented sweep in all 5 categories at the Olympic Games. That’s right, that’s 5 gold medals in 5 categories at the 2024 games. An especially astonishing […]

Why South Korea Reigns Supreme in Archery

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To anyone paying attention, South Korea reigns supreme in archery competitions. It would seem odd to watch an international competition without South Korea sending a team. There would be no surprise to see multiple Korean athletes sharing the podium either. It begs the question, Why does South Korea reign supreme in archery? Where does this […]

What is gap shooting?

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There are various levels of aiming sights that can be added to a bow. An archer’s bow can range from a bent stick to a teched-out compound bow with lasers on it. Some seek the most primal or traditional experience possible when holding a bow. A bow without any sights may earn you a head […]