American archer Brady Ellison seeks elusive gold medal at his 5th Olympics

Brady Ellison wants to further secure his place at the top of archery history.The 35-year-old American has qualified for his fifth Olympics, first having competed in 2008 in Beijing. He has won three Olympic medals and has spent a significant amount of time ranked No. 1 in the world in recurve.He wants more. He’s currently ranked No. 4 in the world and feels he’s got a legitimate shot at that elusive Olympic gold medal. He earned silver in the team competition in 2012 and 2016 and a bronze in the individual competition in 2016.With all his other accomplishments considered, he believes reaching the top of the podium in Paris would undoubtedly place him among the greatest of the greats.“It’s always been a goal of mine to be one of the best that’s ever lived,” he said. “I still feel like I’m shooting good. I’m still one of the top archers in the world.” He’s had moments where it appeared possible to win gold. He entered the Tokyo Olympics ranked No. 1 in the world, but lost to Turkey’s Me...