INTERVIEW: JOHN DILLINGER
After an incredible start to 2020, taking first place at the Lancaster Classic and The Vegas Shoot – achieving two of his biggest dreams – John Dillinger was ready and excited for the rest of the season. Unfortunately, like the rest of the archery world, John has had to put his competition season on hold because of COVID-19.
While 2020 hasn’t quite been the year that anyone expected, with tournaments cancelled around the World and no international outdoor circuit, but John isn’t letting that get him down. Barebow has officially been recognised by World Archery with world records being fully recognised, and is building a bigger following year on year.
The camaraderie within barebow stems from all wanting the same outcome: fun. Despite training and competing at elite levels, barebow archers know that perfect scores will not come with the bowstyle, so there is less pressure for perfection and more enjoyment. We caught up with John Dillinger, to learn more about his archery career and get an insight into what it's like being an elite-level barebow archer.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR 2020
"I was very excited heading into the 2020 archery season. Last summer I signed a factory pro staff contract with Hoyt Archery, which has always
