Germany and Italy win team titles at European Field Archery Championships

By Liam Morgan
Friday, 4 October 2019

Team titles were decided on the penultimate day ©World Archery Europe

Germany and Italy won the men's and women's team titles, respectively, as action continued at the European Field Archery Championships in Slovenia.

The German side, comprising Michael Meyer, Karsten Sprenger and Florian Stadler took the men's title with a close 56-55 victory over Austria's Heribert Dornhofer, Alois Steinwender and Nico Wiener in Mokrice-Catez.

France, represented by Pierre-Julien Deloche, David Jackson and Jean-Charles Valladont, beat Italy 54-53 to earn the bronze medal.

The Italian women's team enjoyed a more comfortable winning margin in their final as they defeated Germany.

Irene Franchini, Cinzia Noziglia and Jessica Tomasi overcame Germany's Nora Kipferler, Daniela Klesmann and Teresa Wellner 64-51 to secure the title.

France clinched bronze following a 53-48 win over Britain.

The Championships conclude tomorrow with the individual finals.

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