Sanctioned by the Lausanne, Switzerland based World Archery Federation the 2016 Arizona Cup is the only event of its type in the United States. The April 9-10, 2016 event attracted top archers from across the globe in a test of tenacity and focus in what would prove to be less than ideal conditions for the 50-meter outdoor shooting event.

After two successful matches Saturday Reo advanced to face Jesse Broadwater in Sunday’s quarter-final shoot out where he prevailed 146-142 over the competition’s #1 seed. The semi finals found Wilde against Paul Tedford in inconsistent and challenging weather conditions – ranging from heavy rain and lightning to bright sun further testing Wilde and Tedford’s equipment and focus. Taking aim behind his brand new Victory 37 Reo came out on top with a score of 142 to 140, while the Netherlands Mike Schloesser knocked out Braden Gellenthien to face Reo in the Final Shoot Off.

“I only received my Victory 37 a few weeks ago and I can hardly believe how easily it tuned up and how shootable it was,” said Reo. “It has aimed better than any bow I have ever had in my hand. I was very excited to see what it could do against some of the best target shooters in the world, and it lived up to the high expectations I had for it. My Elite Victory 37 did all I could ask of a bow and then some more. The 37 kept putting arrows in against every competitor and even the elements. I couldn’t be happier with my new bow and am so excited to see what else I can do with it this year.”

In a tenacious and intense final round, Wilde trailed Schloesser 85-87, but came back to tie after the fifth end with an even score. As a final closest-to-center tiebreaker, Wilde and Schloesser each shot a single arrow with Reo’s landing him closest to the center to secure him champion of the 2016 Arizona Cup.

“Seeing Reo win with the new Victory 37 so quickly after picking it up is really impressive. Elite shooters are simply killing it out there right now in both the 3D and target, with this bow!” said Eric Griggs, Elite Archery’s President.

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When: April 7-11, 2016

Where: Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ 85086

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Why: As USA Archery kicks off the 2016 United States Archery Team (USAT) Series, Phoenix will host one of the hottest archery events of the year. This international event will feature top archers from around the world and is a chance for U.S. archers’ to earn points for national ranking.

April 8th is a big day, not only the ranking round for the event and U.S. Team Trials for the 2016 World University Championships, but scores from this day will be used to rank Para archers as the first nomination shoot for the Rio 2016 Games. The U.S. Paralympic Team Trials will feature archery superstars: 2012 Paralympic gold medalist Jeff Fabry (Leemore, California), 2012 silver medalist, Guinness World Record holder and armless archer Matt Stutzman (Des Moines, Iowa), and local star, two-time Paralympian Eric Bennett (Surprise, Arizona).

Arizona Cup competition will also draw fans of the 2012 Olympic men’s team silver medalists, hometown hero Brady Ellison (Globe, Arizona), Jake Kaminski (Gainesville, Florida), and Jacob Wukie (Fremont, Ohio). 5-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist Khatuna Lorig (West Hollywood, California), who taught Jennifer Lawrence archery for her role as Katniss in the Hunger Games and U.S. Olympic Team Trials leaders Mackenzie Brown (Flint, Texas)and Zach Garrett (Wellington, Missouri) will also be top contenders.

April 11th will also be a great media opportunity to get photos and interviews with the top U.S. Para archers as a separate Para World Ranking Event.

About USA Archery

USA Archery is the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of archery in the United States. USA Archery selects and trains Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship, and World Cup teams, as well as developing archery at the grassroots level across the United States. For more information, visit USA Archery’s website.

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