Published: 16:32, July 30, 2021 | Updated: 16:31, July 30, 2021
S. Korean archer wins women's individual gold at Tokyo Games
By Xinhua

South Korea's An San competes in the women's individual eliminations during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yumenoshima Park Archery Field in Tokyo on July 30, 2021. (ADEK BERRY / AFP)

TOKYO - An San added another gold for archery powerhouse South Korea, edging Russian archer Elena Osipova 6-5 in the women's individual final here on Friday.

Tied for the third time at 5-5, An won the shootoff point 10 to eight over Osipova to win South Korea's fourth archery gold in as many events in Tokyo.

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This is also the third gold for 20-year-old An, following two from women's and mixed team events.

In the bronze medal match, Lucilla Boari of Italy eased past Mackenzie Brown of the United States 7-1 earlier on Friday.