Jennifer Nichols of the United States fulfilled the expectations on Thursday in the women’s individual archery final in the 2007 Pan Am Games.
In a fierce competition, the American beat her Mexican opponent Aida Roman 107-103 at the National Archery Center at Deodoro Military Club.
The bronze medal went to Ana Maria Rendon of Colombia who beat compatriot Natalia Sanchez.
The gold medal was decided only in the last moments. In the last series, Jennifer Nichlos, ranked 24th in the world, scored three accurate shots to ensure the victory.
The bronze medal match was between two Colombian archers. Until the third series, the archers were only one point apart and Rendon was more accurate in the last series to wrap up the match 108-106.
After the quarterfinals, the archers shoot 12 arrows in four series of three arrows each.
The men’s individual event will be held on Friday.
(Source: en.beijing2008.cn)