The Dutch archer, the tournament's top seed, clinched a 149-143 victory over Slovakia’s Jozef Bosansky in his opening match at the Lukhniki Sport Centre.

He then earned a 149-148 win over Russia’s Anton Bulaev in the semi-finals to set up an encounter with world number one Braden Gellenthien in the gold medal match.

Schloesser clinched a 147-144 victory over the American to take the title.

“It feels really good - I’m super happy, I came here with really good confidence and when eventually it shows out there, it’s an awesome feeling,” said Schloesser, who won the event back in 2016.

“I want to thank everyone who has helped me get here.

“I had some troubles last year, personal and in archery, and I think that a lot of people helped me to get here, so I want to thank them all.”

Colombia’s Daniel Munoz won the bronze medal by beating Bulaev 147-146.

Munoz’s compatriot Sara Lopez triumphed in the women’s competition as the Colombian overcame Russia’s Natalia Avdeeva.

Lopez celebrated a 149-139 victory in the gold medal match to retain her title.

France’s Sophie Dodemont won the bronze medal after beating Denmark’s Tanja Jensen 143-141.

The mixed team competition concluded with American success as Gellenthien and Alexis Ruiz combined to impressive effect.

The duo secured a 157-155 win over Russia’s Elizaveta Knyazeva and Pavel Krylov in the final.

Competition will continue tomorrow with recurve events.