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Carbon Express Signs World Champion Stephan Hansen to Professional Shooting Team

Former world No. 1 and USA Archery Team member joins the Carbon Express roster

Carbon Express is proud to announce that world champion compound archer Stephan Hansen has joined its professional shooting team.

Hansen, 31, is one of the most decorated compound archers of his generation. He won the individual compound world title at the 2015 World Archery Championships in Copenhagen after a run of three consecutive youth world championships. In 2016 he reached No. 1 in the world rankings. In 2017 he won the World Games, becoming the first archer to hold the World Championship and World Games titles at the same time.

Born in Denmark, Hansen represented his home country for more than a decade and helped Denmark to numerous World Cup team and mixed team medals. In 2025 he made the move to the United States, settling in Yankton, South Dakota. He earned a place on the United States Archery Team and is competing for the USA in 2026. His season so far includes a silver medal at the Indoor World Series in Luxembourg, gold at the Indoor World Series in Nîmes, France, and a place in the final four at the Hyundai Archery World Cup in Puebla, Mexico.

"We are proud to Welcome Back Stephan to the Carbon Express Family." Says Erik Bramble Pro Staff Manager for Carbon Express.

Hansen adds another star to the growing roster on the Carbon Express professional team and will represent the brand at major events throughout 2027 season.