Wiener, Former World Champion, Makes a Comeback in Shanghai 2024 Finals Arena

Nico Wiener celebrated as he advanced to the semifinals in the quarterfinal tiebreak against Mathias Fullerton. The arrow that secured his victory also earned him a spot in the compound men’s final four, marking his second appearance in this stage of the tournament after competing in Gwangju in 2022. Wiener will be up against Korea’s Yang Jaewon, under-21 world champion Priyansh, and Nick Kappers in the upcoming rounds.

Reflecting on his win, Wiener expressed his happiness and acknowledged the challenge of facing Fullerton, the reigning Hyundai Archery World Cup Champion. Despite the tough competition, Wiener recognized the importance of luck in his victory and emphasized the need to continuously improve his skills. Fullerton, the top seed, delivered strong performances throughout the tournament but ultimately finished seventh in the event.

In the compound women’s category, top qualifier Andrea Becerra secured a spot in the semifinals after defeating reigning World Archery Champion Aditi Swami in the quarterfinals. Becerra, who was the runner-up to Swami at the World Archery Championships, will face off against Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Meeri-Marita Paas, and Alexis Ruiz in the next round. India also has a representative in the women’s semifinals, highlighting the diverse talent in the competition.