How Big Are the Olympic Archery Targets?
The size of Olympic archery targets varies depending on the distance from the archer. At the men's 70-meter event, the target has a total diameter of 122 centimeters (48 inches), with a 10-point scoring area measuring 60 centimeters (24 inches) in diameter. The women's 70-meter event uses a slightly smaller target, with a total diameter of 100 centimeters (39 inches) and a 10-point scoring area measuring 48 centimeters (19 inches).
For the men's and women's 60-meter events, the targets are slightly smaller, with a total diameter of 80 centimeters (31 inches). The 10-point scoring area for these targets measures 36 centimeters (14 inches) in diameter.
At the 50-meter event, the targets for both men and women are even smaller, with a total diameter of 60 centimeters (24 inches) and a 10-point scoring area measuring 24 centimeters (9 inches) in diameter.
FAQs
What is the distance to the target for the Olympic archery events?
- 70 meters for men, 60 meters for women, and 50 meters for both men and women.
What is the diameter of the 10-point scoring area in the 70-meter men's event?
- 60 centimeters (24 inches).
How big is the total diameter of the target in the 60-meter women's event?
- 80 centimeters (31 inches).
What is the difference in size between the 70-meter men's and women's targets?
- The men's target is larger, with a total diameter of 122 centimeters (48 inches) compared to 100 centimeters (39 inches) for the women's target.
How many different distances are used in Olympic archery?
- Three: 70 meters, 60 meters, and 50 meters.
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