Shanghai 2025: Five archers to watch in stage two

5. Baptiste Addis

Who? The recurve men’s team silver medallist at Paris 2024.

Why? While Roeffen has drifted between levels, Addis has firmly embedded himself at senior level – competing toe to toe with the world’s best at just 18. He reminded everyone France has a special talent on its hands, as he topped qualifying in Central Florida with 671 points, ahead of stars like Mete Gazoz and Florian Unruh. 

While he’s chasing the first individual World Cup medal that still eludes him, Shanghai could be where the starboy goes one more step beyond.

Addis is the reigning European Championships recurve men’s team gold medallists alongside Thomas Chirault and Jean-Charles Valladont.