Aussie archers to go to Rio

The Australian men's archery team has qualified for the Rio Olympics after beating Brazil at the world titles in Denmark.

The Australian men's archery team has qualified for next year's Rio Olympics, beating Brazil at the world championships in Denmark.

The result guarantees Australia three men's places in the individual as well as the team event in Rio.

London Olympian Taylor Worth said to have a chance to go to his second Olympics is a dream come true.

"It's a huge weight off our shoulders, that we have team spots this time," Worth said.

"I'm really looking forward to the chance of competing with my friends this time, rather than going it alone like I did in London."

Despite the enormity of the result, world indoor champion Ryan Tyack said now Olympic qualification was in the bag, the world titles are the focus.

"I know there's Olympic spots on the line, but realistically we're here for the world championships, we're here to win that, and that's what our focus is," he said.

"It is good to know we've done what we have to do and don't have to stress about qualifying. It obviously means a lot, but it's just not the main focus for us here."

Worth, Tyack and world championship rookie Alec Potts will all compete in the individual events later this week.


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