France has secured five individual spots in the upcoming world championship finals for field and 3D archery, led by strong qualification rounds and high-stakes knockout performances across barebow, traditional, and compound divisions. The French delegation advanced contenders in both men’s and women’s brackets during competition brackets, setting up three title clashes against Austrian opponents.
Robin Gardeur and Cécile Lafaurie Lead Traditional Bow Success
Robin Gardeur of Saint-Martin-de-Crau advanced to the traditional bow (arc droit) final by maintaining a steady lead throughout his bracket matches. Gardeur returns to the world championship stage nine years after capturing his previous world title in 2017. In the women’s traditional division, Cécile Lafaurie of Draveil-Seinart reached the final following a recent transition to the discipline. Lafaurie finished first in the qualification rounds and will face Austria’s Johanna Pitschmann, who seeded second.
Virginie Chevrier and David Jackson Secure Barebow Berths
In the barebow (arc nu) category, Virginie Chevrier and David Jackson both booked places in their respective gold-medal matches. Chevrier, 54, of Lons-le-Saunier won tight eighth-final and quarterfinal rounds before relying on her experience in the semifinals to guarantee her first international medal. David Jackson of l’Union advanced to the men’s barebow final after winning a shoot-off (flèche de barrage) in the quarterfinals. Jackson is aiming for his third world 3D title, having previously won in 2019 and 2022. He will face Spain’s Cesar Vera Bringas, who qualified second.
Aude Ama-Cormerais Reaches Compound Free Style Final
Reigning European champion Aude Ama-Cormerais advanced to the individual compound free style (tir libre) final after an undefeated run through her bracket. Ama-Cormerais eliminated French teammates Lucie Jeannin in the eighth-finals and Auriane Noirot in the quarterfinals. She will face top qualifier Ingrid Ronacher of Austria in the final. Ama-Cormerais previously won a world 3D title in 2017, matching the historical resume of teammate Gardeur as the French squad prepares for Saturday’s medal matches.
