Mete Gazoz
When Mete Gazoz won gold in Essen in May 2024, he achieved something truly extraordinary; becoming the first archer in history to hold the Olympic, World, and European titles simultaneously.
Since that genuinely historic moment, the Turkish superstar has remained a major force on the global stage – even if the hometown hero is now only holding on to the last leg of the triple crown.
While the hopes of a repeat title at Paris 2024 were dashed in a tough individual bracket – finishing in the last eight – he led out the Turkish men‘s team to a bronze medal in the team event, a goal that coach Yusuf Goktug Ergin stated he was working towards immediately after Mete’s victory at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
In 2025, Gazoz maintained his elite status, taking European indoor team silver and an individual gold at the Spring Arrows. in 2026, he brings both unparalleled experience and form, taking mixed team, team and individual bronze medals at the Shanghai 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup stage 2 earlier this month, along with a bronze in Puebla.
It’s a slightly different Mete from five years ago; a leader of men, perhaps. There’s a lot of talk about the new wave of Turkish archers on the squad, but we shouldn’t forget the most famous one of all. Another title here would be a monumental achievement in his story. And he might just be the favourite.
