A bronze medal in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival has brought national media attention for prodigious archer Lauren McPherson.

It was definitely the toughest competition I have ever faced. The world championships were quite tough, but this was like a mini Olympics.

“We weren’t expected to get a medal at all. We just went out there to shoot and enjoy the experience, but we (Britain) got a team gold in the boys, an individual gold in the boys team and our bronze.

“It’s been a really good experience. The coaches were all really proud of me and the team as I am all proud of them, too.”

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Young Lauren brings home Olympic bronze