Damsbo’s longevity, as well as his success – the 2013 circuit champion – and Fullerton’s unbelievably rapid rise to the top of the compound men’s world rankings are obviously the two names that stand out when you see the Danish entries list for competitions like this.
But as much of a cliché as it is, there is no ‘I’ in team, and reaching his compatriots’ level is Bramsen’s next focus as his outdoor season draws to a close.
Not just so he can grab his first international individual medal – which the European Indoor team silver medallist is still searching for – but to help Denmark land even more medals on the world circuit.
Bramsen isn’t shying away from his struggles at 50 metres this season, however, as he went out in the first round at the European Championships, Antalya 2026 [stage 3] and here in Madrid this week, and knows he cannot always rely on Damsbo and Fullerton in case a rare off day occurs.
“It was the wind and nerves,” explained the 22-year-old archer, who shot only three 10s in the final today and one eight. “The eight, it just broke right. So definitely also some wind, but I was shaking a lot and hit it right, but I shot an X afterwards.”
“It’s so nice to shoot with them. I mean, Mathias is my best friend. I’ve been with him my whole life. So I’m trying to chase him, be the third man in our team.”
“We have the legend Martin, so I’m always chasing them and just trying to be like them.”
Competition in Madrid continues with the compound individual finals in the afternoon.
