| 1982 World Field Archery Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Kingsclere, England |
| Start date | 11 September |
| End date | 12 September |
| Competitors | 120 from 17 nations |
The 1982 World Field Archery Championships were held in Kingsclere, England. [1] [2] [3]
| 1982 World Field Archery Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kingsclere, England |
| Start date | 11 September |
| End date | 12 September |
| Competitors | 120 from 17 nations |
The 1982 World Field Archery Championships were held in Kingsclere, England. [1] [2] [3]
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barebow Men's individual |  Anders Rosenberg |  Jaarmo Hilli | Lars Weren |
| Freestyle Men's individual | Tommy Quick | Kyösti Laasonen | Gjert Bjerendal |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barebow Women's individual |  Annie Dardenne |  Adriana Stoppa | Sirpa Kontilla |
| Freestyle Women's individual | Carita Jussila |  Angela Goodall |  Ursula Valenta |
No team event held at this championships.
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