London Olympics 2012 Archery: Japan pips Russia to women`s archery bronze

London: Japan pipped Russia to the bronze medal in the women`s archery tournament at the London Olympic Games here Sunday.

Ksenia Perova shot an eight when Russia needed a ten to remain in the bronze medal match, handing third place to the Japanese who won 209-207. The other members of the Russian team were Inna Stepanova and Kristina Timofeeva. Japan`s lineup was Kaori Kawanaka, Ren Hayakawa and Miki Kanie. The gold medal match is a repeat of the 2008 final between South Korea and China. IANS