The pair Dan Olaru - Alexandra Marca for the first time became European champions in the compound event. The Moldovan athletes were the big surprise of the European Archery Championship held in Nottingham, being rated 12th, IPN reports.

Olaru and Marca easily beat the teams of Italy, Finland, Turkey, and France, but failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics. In the continental individual Olympic tournament, the two were eliminated in the early stages. Alexandra Marca left the competition in the 1/16 finals, while Dan Olaru – in the 1/8 finals.

At the previous Olympic Games, Dan Olaru carried Moldova’s flag. He had a good performance there, ranking 9th. Last year he became world vice champion among juniors.