Archery Facts

Medieval English longbows had an effective range of over 200 yards, with skilled archers able to launch arrows more than 350 yards.

Lars Andersen can shoot 10 arrows in 4.9 seconds using speed shooting techniques, making him one of the fastest archers in the world. His viral videos have been viewed over 100 million times, though historians debate his claims about 'rediscovering' ancient methods.

Geena Davis picked up a bow at 41 after watching the 1996 Olympics. She had no background in competitive sports. She practiced up to six hours a day. Two years later, she made the semifinals of the U.S. Olympic trials for Sydney 2000. About 300 women competed for a team spot.