Legendary showdown
Kim Woojin and Brady Ellison have established themselves as two of the greatest archers of all time since both breaking onto the international podium around 2010. Paris produced a much-anticipated showdown between the pair – for the biggest title of all.
After surviving a bracket that saw him beat the reigning world number one (Marcus D’Almeida) and defending Olympic Champion (Mete Gazoz), Woojin faced Brady for gold.
The duel captivated audiences in the arena and around the world as the legends – GOATs, if you will – traded arrows until a single, final decider. The last arrows of these Olympics. Another tiebreak.
Woojin’s arrow – a 10, inside the line. Brady’s arrow – a 10, just outside the line.
The title of Olympic Champion, won by a couple of millimetres.
It was a match for the ages but, most of all, it was a demonstration of sportsmanship and respect.
The pair celebrated together, Brady lifting Woojin’s arm and locking hands to salute the effusive crowd, that single moment a beautiful culmination of a decade competing against one another – together – on the world stage.
