Denmark ends 2026 campaign with gold in compound men team at Madrid

The week's surprise package Mexico could not continue their run as they were dominated by Denmark to win gold in the compound men's team event at Madrid 2026 - stage four of the Hyundai Archery World Cup.

Rasmus Bramsen, Mathias Fullerton and Martin Damsbo shot 58 in the first of four ends at Complutense National Stadium, while Miguel Becerra, Elias Reyes Cravioto and Rodrigo Olvera dropped four nines, a 10 and an X to end the opening set with 56.

Mexico's 'B' team - the primary squad are preparing for the Central American and Caribbean Games - had never shot an international competition together as a trio, whilst the Danish team have won four major international medals together, including the Antalya 2025 World Cup gold last year.

The vast difference in experience meant it was always going to be an uphill battle from the start for the Mexicans, and it proved too much as they failed to wrestle back the lead.

“We have been in all the [big] matches this year,” said Bramsen, who was also on the team that just missed out on bronze at the European Outdoor Championships in June. “We shot extremely well. I mean, personally, I've been working a lot on my execution and decision-making. I felt like I was going down a dark path after the last World Cup, and this week I was only focusing on shooting good shots.”

“They could hit where they hit - I was actually just focused on shooting the shots. I've been working a lot on myself. I feel like I did a major comeback personally this week.”

“I haven't shot as well as I wanted in the individual, but in teams I've been extremely good. In all the events I've been shooting for Denmark, I've been in the team matches, so I would say next year is going to be very good.”

“I feel like I have learned a lot.”

Damsbo's longevity, as well as his success - the 2013 circuit champion - and Fullerton's unbelievably rapid rise to the top of the compound men's world rankings are obviously the two names that stand out when you see the Danish entries list for competitions like this.

But as much of a cliché as it is, there is no 'I' in team, and reaching his compatriots' level is Bramsen's next focus as his outdoor season draws to a close.

Not just so he can grab his first international individual medal - which the European Indoor team silver medallist is still searching for - but to help Denmark land even more medals on the world circuit.

Bramsen isn't shying away from his struggles at 50 metres this season, however, as he went out in the first round at the European Championships, Antalya 2026 [stage 3] and here in Madrid this week, and knows he cannot always rely on Damsbo and Fullerton in case a rare off day occurs.

“It was the wind and nerves,” explained the 22-year-old archer, who shot only three 10s in the final today and one eight. “The eight, it just broke right. So definitely also some wind, but I was shaking a lot and hit it right, but I shot an X afterwards.”

“It's so nice to shoot with them. I mean, Mathias is my best friend. I've been with him my whole life. So I'm trying to chase him, be the third man in our team.”

“We have the legend Martin, so I'm always chasing them and just trying to be like them.”

Competition in Madrid continues with the compound individual finals in the afternoon.

Podiums: Madrid 2026

Full results on the event page.

Compound men’s team

1. Denmark (Rasmus Bramsen, Mathias Fullerton, Martin Damsbo)
2. Mexico (Miguel Becerra, Elias Reyes Cravioto, Rodrigo Olvera)
3. Germany (Simon Moritz, Noah Nuber, Paolo Kunsch)

Compound women’s team

1. Colombia (Sara Lopez, Mariana Rodriguez, Alejandra Usquiano)
2. India (Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, Jyothi Surekha Vennam)
3. Korea (Kang Yeonseo, Park Yerin, Park Jungyoon)

Compound mixed team

1. Great Britain (Ajay Scott, Ella Gibson)
2. Mexico (Miguel Becerra, Ximena Estrada)
3. Denmark (Mathias Fullerton, Tanja Gellenthien)

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