González secured Mexico’s first podium finish of the event by defeating Colombia’s Pablo Gómez 148–147 in a closely contested third-place playoff.
A Tight Battle for the Podium in Saltillo
The bronze medal match went down to the final arrows as both competitors maintained near-identical scores throughout the round. González ultimately edged out Gómez by a single point, shooting with high precision to seal the 148–147 victory and claim the third-step finish on home soil.
Gold Medal Match and Tournament Results
In the battle for the gold medal, Nico Werner emerged victorious by defeating Mathias Fullerton with an identical 148–147 scoreline, securing the top spot on the podium. Meanwhile, fellow Mexican archer and world medalist Sebastián García also competed in the tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Colombia’s Pablo Gómez.
Next Steps in the World Cup Final
Competition at the Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo continues with the afternoon sessions, featuring the medal events in the women’s division.
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