Ian Edwards (archer)

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Ian Edwards
Personal information
Born1974 (1974)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Sport Archery
Event
Longbow
ClubBritish National Team
Medal record
Men's Archery
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Updated on 13 January 2026

Ian Edwards (born 1974) is a British archer who competes in longbow archery. Ian Edwards is known for his tunnel vision and incredible mental strength during competitions, skills that have made him one of the British team's go-to mental coaches. [1] In the 3D specialty he won a gold and bronze medal at European level, while at world level he won a gold medals. [2] [3] [4] [5]

He is also a renowned sculptor and he shares how his art sharpened his eye for detail, how archery taught him presence and balance, and why creativity and competition are more connected than most people imagine. [6] [7]

Medal table

Longbow
World Archery 3D Championships
EditionPlaceMedalEvent
2024 Mokrice (Slovenia)Gold medal with cup.svgIndividual
European Archery 3D Championships
EditionPlaceMedalEvent
2023 Cesana Torinese (Italy)Gold medal with cup.svgIndividual
2025 Divčibare (Serbia)Bronze medal with cup.svgTeam

References

  1. "ian-edwards-is-the-2023-european-3d-champion" via archerygb.org.
  2. "ian-edwards/biography" via worldarchery.sport.
  3. "3d-wae-results" (PDF) via sport-record.de.
  4. "3d-wa-results" (PDF) via sport-record.de.
  5. Sophie Day. "overton-black-arrows-archers-shine-european-championships" via andoveradvertiser.co.uk.
  6. "ian-edwards-3d-archery-world-champion" via archerygb.org.
  7. "Ian Edwards Follow Your Path" via ianedwardssculptor.com.