News Item: : South Africa wins Two Gold Medals at Continental Championships
(Category: International Tournaments)
Posted by webmaster
Wednesday 10 March 2010 - 12:34:30
In two of the closest played finals today, South Africa won two gold medals at the 8th FAA Championships. Shooting in the desert heat, with a mild wind blowing, Jorina shot her 12 arrow match 108-104 against Namibia to take home gold. In the mens compound category, Riaan Crowther brought the crowd to silence, starting off with a 25 against Namibia's 27. On the second end he equaled Namibia with a score of 54, followed by both countries on 81. The last three arrows X-10-10 brought Riaan home with a 111-109 lead, taking gold.
This news item is from South African National Archery Association
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(Category: International Tournaments)
Posted by webmaster
Wednesday 10 March 2010 - 12:34:30
In two of the closest played finals today, South Africa won two gold medals at the 8th FAA Championships. Shooting in the desert heat, with a mild wind blowing, Jorina shot her 12 arrow match 108-104 against Namibia to take home gold. In the mens compound category, Riaan Crowther brought the crowd to silence, starting off with a 25 against Namibia's 27. On the second end he equaled Namibia with a score of 54, followed by both countries on 81. The last three arrows X-10-10 brought Riaan home with a 111-109 lead, taking gold.
This news item is from South African National Archery Association
( http://www.sanaa.org.za/news.php?extend.231 )