Fullerton currently sits number two in the world rankings behind Schloesser, who has held the top spot for a record consecutive time of nearly 1100 days.

Perhaps it’s time for Mike to look in his rearview mirror.

“I’m confident in my abilities and I think my number one goal… And it’s always been that, is to become world number one,” said Fullerton. “That’s all I’m aiming for right now.”

Schloesser has 354 ranking points, Fullerton 297.5.

Podium finishes for the Dane at both remaining stages of the Hyundai Archery World Cup, in Yecheon in May and Antalya in June, could close the gap.

Gibson has a similar lead at the top of the compound women’s Sanlida World Archery Ranking list but can sit more comfortably after collecting this first major result of 2024 – and finally beating Elisa Roner in matchplay after five consecutive losses dating back to early 2023.

“Sometimes she wins, sometimes I win but recently it’s been a bit more her than me,” said Ella. The pair went to a tiebreak in the final.

Gibson shot a line-cutter 10 first and looked shocked when Roner flung her arrow far wider, a nine, to hand the win to the Brit.

“I really didn’t think it would be enough,” she said. “I came back and I was so frustrated and I was like, ‘no, not again’. I am obviously so happy with myself that I won, and I got over that bit of a hurdle.”

Hazal Burun beat Mariya Shkolna in the compound women’s bronze medal match.

Competition continues at the European Championships with recurve finals on Sunday.