The Hyundai World Archery Championships in Gwangju also beckon.
“I want to do my best in every single event that I have the chance to go to. I really want to do well at the World Champs in Korea. Last year when I won the World Cup in Korea I felt a connection with the field because I saw a lot of bees around and bees have a really big meaning for me,” said Sara.
The win in Yecheon was Lopez’s 12th career World Cup victory – although her first since 2021 – and she was visibly moved to tears on the podium.
“I really love shooting in Korea because you can really feel how important archery is and their venues are amazing, so I really want to go there and have a lot of fun.”
It’s a question Sara has been asked many times but once again: how long will she continue in the sport?
“I started archery I was 13 and I made a list of accomplishments that I wanted to achieve, and it’s been a while since I already checked off all of those wishes and desires that I wanted. Just maybe this year, maybe next year, I will add more dreams to that list. But right now, my list of goals is complete,” she said.
“The day I don’t feel happy shooting anymore, I will just leave. But right now I’m really happy and I really enjoy doing what I do, so I will be around for a couple more years, maybe 10 more years, who knows?”
