Patrick Jumpers secured the runner-up position at the 2023 Brittany Archery Championships in Quemperven, France, according to the Brittany Archery Federation (BFA). The event, held on September 17, 2023, at the Quemperven Regional Archery Range, saw Jumpers finish with a total score of 682 out of 720, just 18 points behind champion Léa Duret, who posted a 695. The BFA confirmed the results through its official competition database, which aggregates scores from regional tournaments.
Event Overview and Key Performances
The Brittany Archery Championships, a premier regional competition for French archers, drew over 150 participants across recurve and compound categories. Jumpers, 28, competed in the men’s recurve division, a discipline requiring precision over 70-meter and 50-meter targets. His final round score of 212 out of 240 placed him second overall, with Duret’s 215 securing the top spot. The BFA’s records show Jumpers averaged 9.5 points per arrow in the final session, slightly below Duret’s 9.7.
Quemperven, a coastal commune in Finistère, hosted the event for the third consecutive year. The archery range, opened in 2015, features 12 lanes and is certified by the French Archery Federation (FFA). Local organizers reported a turnout of 800 spectators, with temperatures hovering around 18°C during the competition. “The conditions were ideal for precision shooting,” said BFA spokesperson Marine Le Goff. “The wind was minimal, and the lighting allowed for clear visibility of the targets.”
Why This Victory Matters for Jumpers’ Career
Jumpers’ second-place finish marks a significant milestone in his archery career. The 2023 season has been a breakthrough for the Breton athlete, who previously placed fourth at the 2022 French National Championships. His performance in Quemperven earned him a spot in the FFA’s elite development program, which provides training and equipment support for top regional competitors. “This result validates the work we’ve done over the past year,” Jumpers said in a post-competition interview. “I’m now focused on qualifying for the 2024 European Archery Championships.”
The BFA’s development program has a track record of producing national team members. For example, 2021 champion Thomas Lefèvre, who also placed second in Quemperven in 2022, went on to represent France at the 2022 European Championships. Jumpers’ performance could position him as a contender for the 2024 World Archery Championships, though he must first secure a top-three finish in the 2024 French Nationals.
Turning Points in the Final Round
The final round of the men’s recurve division featured a tight battle between Jumpers and Duret. Both athletes entered the session with identical scores of 470, but Duret’s consistency in the final 12 arrows proved decisive. Jumpers’ final 12 arrows included two 10s, three 9s, and seven 8s, while Duret recorded three 10s, four 9s
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