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London – 3 Ocotober 2011
Today the athletes shot the Ranking Round at the London Archery Classic – the archery Test Event for the 2012 Olympic Games. Here are their reactions!
Recurve Men
IM Dong-Huyn (KOR)
On his performance in breaking the world record for 72 arrows with a score of 693.
“I’m very happy. I did not expect to break the world record today, but I knew with three arrows remaining that it was possible. I wasn’t nervous, I just tried to focus.”
On competing at Lord’s and using the event as a preparation for London 2012.
“This is a good way to start preparation for the Olympic Games next year. It is an honour to shoot in a historic and traditional stadium. The conditions here were perfect.”
On being in London.
“This is my first time in London. I would like to watch some football while I am here, I would like to see Arsenal play.”
Viktor RUBAN (UKR)
On competing at Lord’s.
“The surroundings are very nice, very green and pleasant.”
On visiting London for the first time.
“I feel a bit confused with people driving on the left and not the right. I am looking forward to seeing Big Ben.”
Brady ELLISON (USA)
On his first impression of Lord’s Cricket Ground:
“This is the first cricket field I’ve ever seen or been on apart from on the TV. I really like it. The field reminds me of a well-kept golf course. It’s like walking on the greens. It’s one of the nicest I’ve been on.”
On the conditions:
“I’m kind of learning as I go along and I’ll be interested to see what it’s like in the stadium in terms of the wind but I think this place will be great.”
Simon TERRY (GBR)
On how he shot in the ranking round:
“You can have a go if you like (laughs). I seemed to be taking one step forward and then one step back.”
“The conditions were not difficult but I made it difficult for myself. I started really poorly in the first half and I was having one good end and then one bad end.”
On IM Dong-Huyn (KOR) breaking the 72 arrow world record on Monday:
“It was broken in 2004 qualification I think and it stood for ages until he broke it last year in Shanghai. Awesome for a blind man (laughs).”
On coming out of retirement:
“I wasn’t doing much. I’d had 10 years, 11 years, out of the sport and just fancied having another go.”
On how the revised scoring format will change the sport at London 2012:
“It will make it more exciting for spectators but as athletes it is a bit worse because we begin to lose the higher-end scores. But we are in a lower-end sport so it’s all about finding the right balance.”
On Lord’s:
“It’s good. The weather might have upset a few people though. The foreign teams were expecting a spot of rain I think.”
Alan Wills (GBR)
On his hopes for the week:
“I want to walk away happy. It’s all about getting the fine control, getting that connection right. They say there is a fine line between right and wrong.”
“I want to put on a good show for people.”
On Lord’s as a venue for Archery:
“It’s a nice environment. Even if I’m not here next summer I’m happy to be here even for the test event.”
Laurence GODFREY (GBR)
On today’s performance:
“The first was good, kept in the game. Second half, wasn’t getting the 10’s, just kept going, it was an alright performance. ”
On Lord’s as an Archery venue:
“Wind was a bit tricky, but a beautiful venue, put on a bloody good show here, really nice.”
Rick van den OEVER (NED)
On how he performed in the ranking round:
“Not good. I expected better. I’ve made a change to my technique in the last two weeks and that has been working well in training but not today.”
On what he wants to get out of the week:
“To get used to the venue, the conditions like the wind and the sun.”
On London:
“It’s the first time I’ve visited. I’m staying in a hood as I like to call it with some Indians and Turkish (laughs).”
“We are here for 10 days from Saturday to Tuesday. Hopefully we will do some sightseeing like Buckingham Palace and places like that.”
On his experience at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010:
“It was a good experience. It won’t help this week but it will next summer as we stayed in a village and there was a lot of media and things like that.”
Siosifa TAUMOEPEAU (TGA)
On his performance in the ranking round:
“I didn’t shoot very well. It was nothing to do with the conditions really, they were fine, I just didn’t shoot well. I have been learning quite a few techniques recently but need more time to get used to them.”
“I’ve been in Egypt for the last three weeks learning elite techniques at the coaching centre (FITA Middle East Archery Centre, Cairo) with coach Woon (MUN Baek WOON (KOR)).
On why he took up Archery:
“I only took it up because they needed more people to go on a sports tour to Fiji. I am self taught. After 11 years I’m realising that doesn’t work very well.”
On qualifying for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
“Qualifying for me is not really a priority but I am coaching now and some of my students might have a chance.”
On bringing through a new generation of Tongan archers:
“Archery, the sport, the federation has been very good to me. I have seen parts of the world I wouldn’t otherwise have seen, and now I want to give other kids that sort of chance.”
I think a lot of Islanders have a natural gift for this. We’ll need some coaching and funding but generally their hand-to-eye coordination is really good.
Recurve Women
Alison WILLIAMSON (GBR)
On the weather conditions at Lord’s during the ranking round:
“It was interesting. The wind was tricky. It seems like the perfect shooting ground but it’s deceptive. On the shooting lane it was quite sheltered because of the stands behind us so you didn’t notice it. But when you walked out you felt the full force. There were a number of coaches out there scratching their heads. But it’s good to have the experience and to know that it’s not that easy here.”
On how the sport – and the Games – have changed since she first competed in Barcelona in 1992:
“The sport and the Olympic movement have moved on. The world has changed. Someone showed me a video clip recently of 19 years ago and we didn’t even have matching uniforms. The sport has become increasingly international.”
On the prospect of competing in London 2012 and improving on the team performance in Beijing:
“We are going to get a lot more coverage. We missed out on a team medal in Beijing so we are determined to improve on that this time.”
Amy OLIVER (GBR)
On the weather conditions at Lord’s during the ranking competition:
“The wind was very variable and there were no real indicators, so I found my arrows drifting.”
On the prospect of competing at London 2012:
“We had a tour of the Olympic site recently and it was very exciting. It will be my first Olympics.”
On the pressure of competing in a ‘home Games’.
“I don’t see it as pressure. We have a good chance of medalling. You have to work hard for what you want to achieve.”
Naomi FOLKARD (GBR)
On the GB Archery team’s training regime between now and London 2012:
“During the winter we will be meeting for team-specific training at the National Sports Centre at Lilleshall once a week. We are working hard on technique and also physical training. I will do three two hour sessions in the gym, building cardo-vascular strength as well.”
Alice INGLEY (AUS)
On the experience of competing at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics:
“It was good. It was my first big event and the experience will count if I make it here next year.”
On her family’s links with Nottingham (known as the birthplace of Robin Hood):
“We only found out about that two years ago. My family got me into the sport, as it’s big in my family’s history. I definitely take that into account now.”
On what she hopes to achieve during the week:
“To gain experience and to work on my technique.”
On the fact that Lord’s is being used as the venue for the Archery at the London 2012 Olympic Games:
“I love it. It’s a great setting. I’ve not seen grass like this for ages. Cricket is big back in Australia so I know all about Lord’s.”
On visiting London:
“I’ve been four times. This is my first time alone as I usually come with my family. It’s good to have the team for support.”
“I’ll get out tomorrow and the day after to see some of the sights.”
FANG Yuting (CHN)
On the conditions:
“The wind was very gusty but I was able to control myself because I have a strong mentality and I think I did the job quite well.”
On the rivalry with Korea and Chinese Taipei:
“We can only do our best and then we will find out our chances.”
LIN Chia-En (TPE)
On finishing the team ranking in second place:
“I am a bit surprised. I think the other countries did not do as well as they expected or they are preserving their abilities. ”
On the venue:
“The UK is more efficient than other European countries. The venue is so nice and I think it will mean we have better performances.”
On the conditions:
“One minute it is OK and all of a sudden it becomes windy.”
LE Chieh-Ying (TPE)
On finishing fourth in the individual ranking round:
“I am a bit surprised to have done so well. I will give my judgement in the days that matter (elimination matches).”
YUAN Shu Chi (TPE)
On her low ranking:
“I am not worried about my ranking. I am here to enjoy the venue and hope it gives me confidence. I believe I can progress.”
Ren HAYAKAWA (JPN)
On spending time in London:
“I have not seen any sights but I got to go on a double-decker bus (laughs).”
On their performance in the ranking round:
“Each performer did not do as well as hoped because of the difficult wind conditions and we are very concerned for the team.”
Nami HAYAKAWA (JPN)
On competing with her sister (Ren HAYAKAWA):
“I’m enjoying competing with my sister. We don’t talk much in detail about the competition but support each other.”
Kaori KAWANAKA (JPN)
On Lord’s as an Archery venue:
“Lords is quiet, very comfortable, very green, with a good solid ground.”
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Recurve Men
IM Dong-Huyn (KOR)
On his performance in breaking the world record for 72 arrows with a score of 693.
“I’m very happy. I did not expect to break the world record today, but I knew with three arrows remaining that it was possible. I wasn’t nervous, I just tried to focus.”
On competing at Lord’s and using the event as a preparation for London 2012.
“This is a good way to start preparation for the Olympic Games next year. It is an honour to shoot in a historic and traditional stadium. The conditions here were perfect.”
On being in London.
“This is my first time in London. I would like to watch some football while I am here, I would like to see Arsenal play.”
Viktor RUBAN (UKR)
On competing at Lord’s.
“The surroundings are very nice, very green and pleasant.”
On visiting London for the first time.
“I feel a bit confused with people driving on the left and not the right. I am looking forward to seeing Big Ben.”
Brady ELLISON (USA)
On his first impression of Lord’s Cricket Ground:
“This is the first cricket field I’ve ever seen or been on apart from on the TV. I really like it. The field reminds me of a well-kept golf course. It’s like walking on the greens. It’s one of the nicest I’ve been on.”
On the conditions:
“I’m kind of learning as I go along and I’ll be interested to see what it’s like in the stadium in terms of the wind but I think this place will be great.”
Simon TERRY (GBR)
On how he shot in the ranking round:
“You can have a go if you like (laughs). I seemed to be taking one step forward and then one step back.”
“The conditions were not difficult but I made it difficult for myself. I started really poorly in the first half and I was having one good end and then one bad end.”
On IM Dong-Huyn (KOR) breaking the 72 arrow world record on Monday:
“It was broken in 2004 qualification I think and it stood for ages until he broke it last year in Shanghai. Awesome for a blind man (laughs).”
On coming out of retirement:
“I wasn’t doing much. I’d had 10 years, 11 years, out of the sport and just fancied having another go.”
On how the revised scoring format will change the sport at London 2012:
“It will make it more exciting for spectators but as athletes it is a bit worse because we begin to lose the higher-end scores. But we are in a lower-end sport so it’s all about finding the right balance.”
On Lord’s:
“It’s good. The weather might have upset a few people though. The foreign teams were expecting a spot of rain I think.”
Alan Wills (GBR)
On his hopes for the week:
“I want to walk away happy. It’s all about getting the fine control, getting that connection right. They say there is a fine line between right and wrong.”
“I want to put on a good show for people.”
On Lord’s as a venue for Archery:
“It’s a nice environment. Even if I’m not here next summer I’m happy to be here even for the test event.”
Laurence GODFREY (GBR)
On today’s performance:
“The first was good, kept in the game. Second half, wasn’t getting the 10’s, just kept going, it was an alright performance. ”
On Lord’s as an Archery venue:
“Wind was a bit tricky, but a beautiful venue, put on a bloody good show here, really nice.”
Rick van den OEVER (NED)
On how he performed in the ranking round:
“Not good. I expected better. I’ve made a change to my technique in the last two weeks and that has been working well in training but not today.”
On what he wants to get out of the week:
“To get used to the venue, the conditions like the wind and the sun.”
On London:
“It’s the first time I’ve visited. I’m staying in a hood as I like to call it with some Indians and Turkish (laughs).”
“We are here for 10 days from Saturday to Tuesday. Hopefully we will do some sightseeing like Buckingham Palace and places like that.”
On his experience at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010:
“It was a good experience. It won’t help this week but it will next summer as we stayed in a village and there was a lot of media and things like that.”
Siosifa TAUMOEPEAU (TGA)
On his performance in the ranking round:
“I didn’t shoot very well. It was nothing to do with the conditions really, they were fine, I just didn’t shoot well. I have been learning quite a few techniques recently but need more time to get used to them.”
“I’ve been in Egypt for the last three weeks learning elite techniques at the coaching centre (FITA Middle East Archery Centre, Cairo) with coach Woon (MUN Baek WOON (KOR)).
On why he took up Archery:
“I only took it up because they needed more people to go on a sports tour to Fiji. I am self taught. After 11 years I’m realising that doesn’t work very well.”
On qualifying for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
“Qualifying for me is not really a priority but I am coaching now and some of my students might have a chance.”
On bringing through a new generation of Tongan archers:
“Archery, the sport, the federation has been very good to me. I have seen parts of the world I wouldn’t otherwise have seen, and now I want to give other kids that sort of chance.”
I think a lot of Islanders have a natural gift for this. We’ll need some coaching and funding but generally their hand-to-eye coordination is really good.
Recurve Women
Alison WILLIAMSON (GBR)
On the weather conditions at Lord’s during the ranking round:
“It was interesting. The wind was tricky. It seems like the perfect shooting ground but it’s deceptive. On the shooting lane it was quite sheltered because of the stands behind us so you didn’t notice it. But when you walked out you felt the full force. There were a number of coaches out there scratching their heads. But it’s good to have the experience and to know that it’s not that easy here.”
On how the sport – and the Games – have changed since she first competed in Barcelona in 1992:
“The sport and the Olympic movement have moved on. The world has changed. Someone showed me a video clip recently of 19 years ago and we didn’t even have matching uniforms. The sport has become increasingly international.”
On the prospect of competing in London 2012 and improving on the team performance in Beijing:
“We are going to get a lot more coverage. We missed out on a team medal in Beijing so we are determined to improve on that this time.”
Amy OLIVER (GBR)
On the weather conditions at Lord’s during the ranking competition:
“The wind was very variable and there were no real indicators, so I found my arrows drifting.”
On the prospect of competing at London 2012:
“We had a tour of the Olympic site recently and it was very exciting. It will be my first Olympics.”
On the pressure of competing in a ‘home Games’.
“I don’t see it as pressure. We have a good chance of medalling. You have to work hard for what you want to achieve.”
Naomi FOLKARD (GBR)
On the GB Archery team’s training regime between now and London 2012:
“During the winter we will be meeting for team-specific training at the National Sports Centre at Lilleshall once a week. We are working hard on technique and also physical training. I will do three two hour sessions in the gym, building cardo-vascular strength as well.”
Alice INGLEY (AUS)
On the experience of competing at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics:
“It was good. It was my first big event and the experience will count if I make it here next year.”
On her family’s links with Nottingham (known as the birthplace of Robin Hood):
“We only found out about that two years ago. My family got me into the sport, as it’s big in my family’s history. I definitely take that into account now.”
On what she hopes to achieve during the week:
“To gain experience and to work on my technique.”
On the fact that Lord’s is being used as the venue for the Archery at the London 2012 Olympic Games:
“I love it. It’s a great setting. I’ve not seen grass like this for ages. Cricket is big back in Australia so I know all about Lord’s.”
On visiting London:
“I’ve been four times. This is my first time alone as I usually come with my family. It’s good to have the team for support.”
“I’ll get out tomorrow and the day after to see some of the sights.”
FANG Yuting (CHN)
On the conditions:
“The wind was very gusty but I was able to control myself because I have a strong mentality and I think I did the job quite well.”
On the rivalry with Korea and Chinese Taipei:
“We can only do our best and then we will find out our chances.”
LIN Chia-En (TPE)
On finishing the team ranking in second place:
“I am a bit surprised. I think the other countries did not do as well as they expected or they are preserving their abilities. ”
On the venue:
“The UK is more efficient than other European countries. The venue is so nice and I think it will mean we have better performances.”
On the conditions:
“One minute it is OK and all of a sudden it becomes windy.”
LE Chieh-Ying (TPE)
On finishing fourth in the individual ranking round:
“I am a bit surprised to have done so well. I will give my judgement in the days that matter (elimination matches).”
YUAN Shu Chi (TPE)
On her low ranking:
“I am not worried about my ranking. I am here to enjoy the venue and hope it gives me confidence. I believe I can progress.”
Ren HAYAKAWA (JPN)
On spending time in London:
“I have not seen any sights but I got to go on a double-decker bus (laughs).”
On their performance in the ranking round:
“Each performer did not do as well as hoped because of the difficult wind conditions and we are very concerned for the team.”
Nami HAYAKAWA (JPN)
On competing with her sister (Ren HAYAKAWA):
“I’m enjoying competing with my sister. We don’t talk much in detail about the competition but support each other.”
Kaori KAWANAKA (JPN)
On Lord’s as an Archery venue:
“Lords is quiet, very comfortable, very green, with a good solid ground.”
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