Record-breaking archers around the world
In 1977, James Shaw set a score of 552 from a distance of eighteen meters. This record is an amazing archery accomplishment. In 2011, Sandra Horton scored 453 from eighteen meters. The collegiate ranks saw an impressive performance from David Roth. In 2007, he scored 598 from eighteen meters.
These impressive archery records show what can occur with dedication and concentration. These amazing archers developed their talent via hard work and practice to achieve amazing results.
In 1996, Italian Michele Frangilli set a world record of 684. This feat was accomplished during the Atlanta Olympics. A team record was set by the Korean trio of Yong-Ho Jang, Bo-Ram Kim, and Kyo-Moon Ho. Their impressive score of 2031 was also set during the Atlanta Olympics.
The ability to achieve such tremendous feats speaks to the beauty of archery. The precision, the accuracy, the attention to small details which separates Olympic champs and top archers from mere mortals. With a great deal of practice and learning from experienced archers, perhaps one day these feats will be accomplished by you. Hopefully these world record performances from around the world serve as an inspiration to start practicing and to take up the beautiful sport of archery.