| 1985 World Archery Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
| Start date | October 1-5, 1985 |
The 1985 World Archery Championships was the 33rd edition of the World Archery Championships. The event was held in Seoul, South Korea in October 1985 and was organised by World Archery Federation (FITA). [1] In this competition, the Korean men's team broke the United States' 26-year reign as champions. [2]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (6 nations) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
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