The Turkish women threatened the world record (238) in their first match.

Two dropped arrows in the fourth end saw them miss it by a point – but beat a less-than-form Mexico by four. They then beat the top-seeded hosts from Korea, who shot a qualifying world record here in Yecheon, in the semis.

“We always do our best,” said Türkiye’s Hazal Burun.

“Our previous competition went very well, and we became European Champions. We wanted to bring that form here and we’ve brought it. I hope the final will be much better.”

The men’s world best also came under fire.

Clean through three ends of their quarterfinal against Italy, Kris Schaff, Sawyer Sullivan and James Lutz looked on course for the first-ever perfect 24-arrow team match. But then one drifted right and the tension was broken – a 238.

“We’ll get the next one,” said coach Chris Webster.

The tricky wind picked up and, instead, the US needed a tiebreak to beat India, 29-27.

“Obviously, it’s [the world record] in the back of your mind but the real goal is to make the gold medal match,” said Schaff. “And hopefully we’ll win the gold medal.” 

Competition in Yecheon continues with recurve qualifying this afternoon.