Lim Si-hyeon Archery Profile: Results, Rankings and Betting Analysis

Lim Si-hyeon Archery Profile: Results, Rankings and Betting Analysis

This profile collects verified competition history, ranking context and evidence-based betting analysis for Lim Si‑hyeon (임시현), the South Korean recurve archer who rose rapidly through World Archery’s circuit and the Paris Olympic Games. The piece separates verified career facts (results, records and recent entries) from editorial betting assessment and explains how bookmakers tend to handle archery markets so bettors can judge availability and value.

Quick facts (verified)

• Name (romanisations): Lim Si‑hyeon / Lim Sihyeon (임시현).
• Country: South Korea (KOR).
• Discipline: Recurve (outdoor 70m, Olympic format; head‑to‑head set system in eliminations).
• Born: 13 June 2003 (Gangneung, South Korea). (en.wikipedia.org)
• Major career highlights (verified): triple Olympic gold at Paris 2024 (Individual, Team and Mixed Team) and a world Olympic record 72‑arrow qualification round score of 694 at Paris 2024. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career results (selected, verified)

Below are Lim’s principal international results that matter for competitive and betting evaluation. This list focuses on World Archery, Hyundai Archery World Cup, World Championships and Olympic performances (not domestic or junior events unless relevant):

Year	Event	Result (discipline)	Source
2024	Summer Olympics — Paris	Gold — Individual, Gold — Team, Gold — Mixed Team; 72‑arrow qualification 694 (world Olympic record)	World Archery / Olympic result pages. (en.wikipedia.org)
2023	Hyundai Archery World Cup (multiple stages)	Multiple stage gold medals (individual and team mixed); SNGLRTY precision prize winner for recurve women (2023 season). (worldarchery.sport)	World Archery / World Cup records. (worldarchery.sport)
2023	World Archery Championships — Berlin	Gold — Mixed Team (member of Korean mixed team). (en.wikipedia.org)	World Archery / IANSEO result books. (en.wikipedia.org)
2025	World Archery Championships — Gwangju	5th — Individual Recurve; Bronze — Women’s Team (KOR). Verified match and qualification scores recorded in event result book. (info.ianseo.net)	IANSEO / event result book. (info.ianseo.net)
2024–2026	World Cup stages World Ranking events	Multiple podiums and stage wins across Shanghai, Yecheon, Antalya, Madrid, and other stages; dominant qualification rounds and several stage top‑seedings. (See World Archery and IANSEO event pages for stage‑by‑stage detail.) (worldarchery.sport)	World Archery / IANSEO. (worldarchery.sport)

Note: the list above is selective and emphasises results that affect head‑to‑head matchups, rankings and bookmaker markets. For full event-by-event scorecards consult the IANSEO result pages and World Archery athlete biography. (info.ianseo.net)

Ranking context

Lim has been among the world’s top recurve women since 2023, rising to the very top in the wake of World Cup and Olympic success. World Archery event previews and coverage listed her at world number 1 during the 2025 World Cup circuit and she has consistently appeared inside the world top‑10 across seasons where she competed. For live/official ranking position and date‑stamped points, always check the World Archery world rankings page or the World Archery API. (worldarchery.sport)

Recent form and availability (what matters for bettors)

• High‑level scoring: Lim is a high‑qualifier who posts large 72‑arrow scores (her 694 at Paris 2024 is the current world Olympic record). Qualification round scores (72 arrows) are strong predictors of match form because they show consistent tight groupings and 10‑rate. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Match play: Lim’s elimination matches across World Cups and major championships show she wins by comfortable set margins when she is hitting qualifying form, but like all archers can be vulnerable to single‑arrow shoot‑offs and tight set losses on off days. IANSEO match logs for Gwangju 2025 and later World Cup stages are the best source for set‑level patterns. (info.ianseo.net)
• National team selection and season availability: South Korea’s selection processes are competitive and can affect which international stages a given athlete appears at. World Archery reported nationally driven roster changes for the 2026 outdoor season that can affect whether Lim features at particular World Cup stages or team events — availability effects bookmakers’ supply of markets. Always confirm start lists for the event you intend to bet on. (worldarchery.sport)

Strengths and weakness — concise, competition‑focused

Strengths (technical and competitive)

• Elite qualification shooting consistency — high 72‑arrow totals and world‑record capability; exceptional 10‑rate (ten/inner‑10 frequency).
• Experience in multi‑medal tournament pressure (Olympic gold in individual/team/mixed formats) — useful in shoot‑offs and late‑tournament situations.
• Proven across formats: individual elimination head‑to‑head, team matches and mixed team pairings — versatility increases market value in team/outright markets. (en.wikipedia.org)

Weaknesses / considerations

• Depth of Korea: internal competition for places affects how often she appears on the start list — absence from an event can make bettors chase thin markets.
• Single‑arrow volatility: in 5–5 set ties a single arrow decides outcomes; this randomness matters strongly in one‑match bets and in‑play markets.
• Event‑by‑event workload: appearance in team events may change rest and preparation for individual matches (selection and scheduling effects).

Event formats that matter to bettors

Understanding the competition format is essential before wagering:

• Qualification — 72 arrows at 70m (total score out of 720). Useful for outrights and predicting head‑to‑head seeds. Bookmakers sometimes offer outright markets (tournament winner) after the qualification round; qualification rank also influences matchups. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Individual eliminations — set system (three arrows per set; first to six set points wins; 5–5 tied matches go to single‑arrow shoot‑off). Popular match markets include Match Winner, Set Winner/Set Betting, Total Match Points and Shoot‑off occurrence. Rules and settlement examples are provided in bookie sports rules (see bookmaker section). (help.bet365.com)
• Team and Mixed team — set system over combined arrows (team tactics and pairing consistency important). Team form can influence team markets and cross‑market hedging. (ianseo.net)

Bookmakers, market availability and settlement — what archery bettors should know

Archery is not a continuously listed commodity sport at most bookmakers. Coverage is event‑driven and appears mainly around: Olympics, World Archery Championships, Hyundai Archery World Cup stages and notable continental championships. When markets appear they usually include Match Winner, Outright/Tournament Winner, Set or End lines, and Totals. The bookmakers below are examples found offering archery or archery rules pages in public documentation — this is not an endorsement.

How bookmakers work with archery markets (practical notes)

• Event‑dependent listings: mainstream bookmakers typically release markets only when they expect customer interest (major championships and Olympic windows). Expect long gaps outside those periods. Confirm before staking. (help.bet365.com)
• Settlement sources: many sportsbooks explicitly state they use official event or timing providers (World Archery/official event scoring/IANSEO) for settlement and will void/adjust bets if an event is abandoned or not completed. Read the specific bookie sports rules before you place a bet. (help.bet365.com)
• Market types and rule quirks: common markets include Match Winner, Set Money Line (3‑way), 1st Set Winner, Totals (over/under match points), and Shoot‑off occurrence. Some platforms also offer novelty markets (first set 1st arrow score, color of first arrow) — these are higher‑variance micro‑markets and settle by the same official scoring. (delivery.objectic.io)

Specific operators referenced in research (examples; check local availability and licensing)

• bet365 — publishes an archery sports rules page that explains settlement procedures, non‑starter/no‑bet rules for outrights and how matches are treated if incomplete. This is a practical reference for how larger mainstream books handle archery markets. (help.bet365.com)
• BetConstruct / white‑label operators — BetConstruct’s sportsbook documentation includes archery rules and a list of popular archery markets (useful for operators that provide archery markets to other brands). This tells bettors what market types to expect when a sportsbook offers archery. (delivery.objectic.io)
• Stake (and similar event‑led books) — has shown archery markets for “International Archery” events and provides live upcoming outright and match markets during big events; smaller niche books and exchange platforms sometimes provide alternative pricing or live markets. Always confirm which events a specific brand covers. (stake.com)

Bottom line for bettors: choose bookmakers that publish clear sports rules for archery (settlement and voiding policies) and keep at least two accounts so you can compare prices when a major event produces a limited set of markets. Do not assume continuous coverage — markets are typically available only around major championships and world‑cup stages. (help.bet365.com)

How to assess Lim Si‑hyeon matchups — a short betting checklist

1. Confirm start list and whether Lim is shooting individual at that event (Korean selection sometimes limits starts). If she isn’t listed, markets may not be published or may be removed. (worldarchery.sport)
2. Check the 72‑arrow qualification score and 10‑rate — high qualification + high 10s count correlates with match success. Use IANSEO and World Archery live scores for this. (info.ianseo.net)
3. Compare head‑to‑head and recent match set margins — if Lim has beaten an opponent multiple times and is posting higher set margins, matchup value shrinks for backing the opponent. Check match history on World Archery or IANSEO. (api.worldarchery.org)
4. Factor in fatigue and schedule (team/mixed team duties before individual eliminations) — team medals or long mixed‑team matches can affect individual performance later the same day. (ianseo.net)
5. Value markets and live trading — if bookmakers price Lim heavily favoured pre‑match, look for live in‑play edges during the first set or after qualification, but beware the volatility of single‑arrow outcomes. Use small, disciplined stakes. (delivery.objectic.io)

Model bettors use (simple, transparent approach)

Any model must be explicit about inputs. A simple, transparent model that many archery bettors use is:

• Inputs: recent 72‑arrow qualification average (last 6 events), average 10s per 72, head‑to‑head win percentage, and match‑set margin (average set points differential per match).
• Process: standardise each input to a z‑score, weight qualification score and 10s at ~50% combined, head‑to‑head 25%, match‑set margin 25%.
• Output: probability estimate for match win; compare implied bookie probability (from decimal odds) and look for >5% edge after transaction costs.

This method is defensible because qualification and 10‑rate are objective, reproducible metrics. It is not a guarantee — variation from shoot‑offs and weather will reduce accuracy — but it forces discipline and makes a model auditable. Do not stake more than you can lose. Never chase losses. (This is editorial guidance, not financial advice.)

Practical example (how you’d approach a Lim match on a World Cup stage)

Step 1 — Before the event: confirm Lim is entered on official start lists (World Archery/IANSEO). Step 2 — Check qualifying: if Lim tops qualification and posts a 680+ score with a high X‑count, she’s often priced as favourite; if a book offers a live match market with a small favourite margin, live‑backing after the first set can produce value if she wins the first set easily. Step 3 — Use bookmaker rules: know whether the operator voids markets for non‑starters or treats outrights as non‑runner no‑bet (read the sports rules before staking). (info.ianseo.net)

Responsible gambling note

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