London: Italy team won their first ever gold medal in men’s archery at the London Olympics, beating the United States 219-218 on Saturday.
The US took silver and South Korea won the bronze medal at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Michele Frangilli, shooting with Marco Galiazzo and Mauro Nespoli, needed a 10 with his final arrow to seal the win and despite the enormous pressure he nailed the shot, Reuters reported.
Defending champions South Korea took the bronze medal after beating Mexico in the playoff.
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