A wind that has changed directions has caused problems for all archers involved this week but with it calming down just a tad and clear skies once again, there was a sharp increase in accumulative 150s in compound and 30-point sets in recurve.
There were however aggressive thunder and lightning storms in Puebla on Wednesday and Thursday night but luckily for all they have skipped the daytime and Grande was as appreciative of the fine shooting conditions as he was for the pre-World Cup camp in Puebla Mexico completed before Tuesday.
“I think being a few days before the competition, it’s very important because we know the wind, we know where to aim.”
“Also it didn’t rain, thank goodness. I think it’s better for everyone because I think a competition is great when archers are shooting good, like very top scores.”
“I ended up 7th, but I think the air was struggling for more than one archer. Andres Temiño Mediel is a world champion and he was ranked a little bit low.”
“The air was very strong, so it does that to the archers.”
Grande shall face the defending World Cup Brady Ellison on Sunday and is looking to keep intact a rare unbeaten record in individual matches against the all-time great.
The world number three has defeated the American in their two encounters, one at Madrid 2025 – the fourth stage last year – which eventually became his maiden World Cup stage triumph.
A second gold on the circuit at home though would absolutely mean more.
That enticing matchup takes place on Sunday before the first finals in Puebla which occur on Saturday, beginning with compound finals.
