Brady Ellison Archery Profile: Results, Rankings and Betting Analysis
Brady Ellison Archery Profile: Results, Rankings and Betting Analysis
Brady Ellison (USA) is one of the most decorated and consistently competitive recurve archers in modern target archery. This profile explains his competitive credentials, recent form and ranking context, the event formats where he’s most valuable to bettors, and a practical betting-focused framework for assessing future matchups. Verified facts are separated from editorial assessment; see sources at the end for every research link used.
At a glance
| Discipline | Recurve (Olympic target archery) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States (USA) |
| Date of birth | October 27, 1988 |
| Olympic medals (career) | Multiple Olympic medals including men’s individual silver (Paris 2024) and mixed-team bronze (Paris 2024); team silvers (2012, 2016); individual bronze (2016). Sources: Team USA / USA Archery coverage. |
| World Championship highlights | 2019 individual World Champion (s-Hertogenbosch); podium appearances at other World Championship and World Cup events. |
| Recent World Archery ranking (recurve men) | Top-3 in the World Archery recurve men list — listed at #2 in the World Archery ranking snapshot used for this profile (accessed Aug 20, 2026). (extranet.worldarchery.sport) |
Verified career facts (short)
- Recurve specialist and long-time USA international; Olympic medallist across multiple Games (team and individual). (teamusa.com)
- Paris 2024: Silver in the men’s individual and bronze in the mixed team (with Casey Kaufhold). These are official, medal-winning results from the Paris Games. (en.wikipedia.org)
- 2019 World Archery Champion (men’s individual), the first American individual outdoor world champion in recurve since the mid-1980s. (nbcsports.com)
- Maintains elite-level results on the World Archery circuit and the Indoor World Series (including a 2026 Vegas Shoot / Indoor World Series victory reported by USA Archery). (usarchery.org)
- World Archery ranking snapshots used in this article show Ellison among the very top recurve men globally (rankings are updated regularly by World Archery; the snapshot cited here was accessed Aug 20, 2026). (extranet.worldarchery.sport)
Recent form and context (2024–2026)
Ellison arrived at Paris 2024 still very much a medal threat and converted that by reaching the individual final (silver) and adding mixed-team bronze with Casey Kaufhold. Since Paris he has continued to compete at World Cup stages, World Championships and major indoor events. Notable recent items used in this profile:
- Paris 2024: Individual silver; mixed-team bronze (USA). These results re-affirmed Ellison’s ability to perform in high-pressure elimination settings. (en.wikipedia.org)
- World Archery Championships (Gwangju 2025): the USA reached the men’s team final, where South Korea beat the U.S. squad that included Ellison. The tournament produced mixed outcomes for elite names; Ellison remained a visible podium contender through the season. (en.yna.co.kr)
- Indoor / Vegas and World Cup events (2025–2026): Ellison has continued to collect titles and high finishes, including an Indoor World Series/Vegas Shoot victory in 2026. Those results underline a strong year-round program across indoor and outdoor formats. (usarchery.org)
- Rankings: Ellison has frequently occupied the top ranks of World Archery’s recurve list and was reported to have reclaimed world number one during the 2025 season; ranking snapshots in mid/late 2026 still place him inside the very top tier (top 3). Rankings are dynamic and listed on World Archery’s official rankings pages. (usarchery.org)
Why bettors should care about Brady Ellison
- Experience under pressure: Ellison’s repeated deep runs in Olympics, World Championships and World Cup Finals mean he performs well in elimination formats — a key edge in match-betting markets.
- High qualification scores: he frequently posts top-10 ranking-round totals, which matter for bracket position and early-round matchups (good seeding reduces upset risk early on). (en.wikipedia.org)
- Consistency across formats: success indoors (Vegas/Indoor World Series) and outdoors (World Cups, Worlds, Olympics) makes him a cross-format contender rather than a single-season flash in the pan. (usarchery.org)
- Experienced in shoot-offs and set-play: Ellison has been in multiple matches decided by narrow margins; bettors who prefer late-match situations can factor that history into set-handicap and “match to go to shoot-off” markets. (en.yna.co.kr)
Event formats that matter for betting
Olympic / World Championship / World Cup (outdoor recurve)
These use the Olympic set system for recurve individual matches (3 arrows per set; 2 points for a set win; first to 6 set points wins; a 5–5 tie goes to a single-arrow shoot-off). Team and mixed-team formats use 6- and 4-arrow sets respectively. Understand this scoring because typical book markets map to sets and set-based handicaps. (essarchery.com)
Indoor World Series / Vegas Shoot
Indoor match formats differ (18m distances, different target faces) but the betting logic is similar: look for head-to-head match markets, over/under on set or end totals, and event specials. Ellison’s consistent indoor record makes him a favoured pick in well-covered indoor events. (usarchery.org)
How to assess Ellison in a head-to-head before placing a bet
- Check seeding and ranking-round score. A high ranking-round score reduces the risk of an early upset and often indicates form on the day (wind and timing included). Use World Archery or event Ianseo pages for the live qualification sheet. (extranet.worldarchery.sport)
- Recent match-play form. Look at latest World Cup, World Championship and major indoor results in the previous 6–12 months rather than a year-old headline. Recent finals and World Cup Final wins are stronger predictors than distant results. (worldarchery.sport)
- Opposition style and head-to-head. Some rivals (e.g., Kim Woo-jin, Marcus D’Almeida, Matias Grande, Mete Gazoz, Matteo Borsani) are elite shooters who pressure Ellison into errors on windier days or in shoot-offs. Consider an opponent’s shoot-off record and speed under pressure. Use recent head-to-head where possible (event match PDFs, Ianseo match records). (extranet.worldarchery.sport)
- Conditions venue. Wind, sun angle and arena layout change match dynamics. Ellison’s experience helps