 Bilkent Graduate Gizem Girişmen (MAN 04'), a member of the Turkish
National Archery Team, enjoyed success at the 2007 IPC (International Paralympic
Committee) Archery World Championships. This event is the largest and most significant of
the year, with competitors coming from around the world to participate. Winners receive
medals, and are guaranteed a place in the 2007 International Rankings, and the
Paralympics.
Girişmen has done well in the past few years, placing 3rd in the 2006 European Tournament
(with the highest score during the ranking rounds), and 1st at the Czech IPC International
Archery Tournament in 2007. In the IPC Archery World Championship, she placed 9th during
the elimination rounds. Her teammates did just as well, with Gülbin Su placing 3rd in the
Women's Compound Open and the Women's Compound Open Team Competitions.
Given her excellent performance, Girişmen is expecting great results in March when the
quota for the 2007 International Rankings, and the Paralympics are announced. When asked
about her future plans, she said: "I would like to continue our success at the World
Championships and ultimately sing our national anthem at the Paralympics."
Sera De Vor (AMER/III)
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