Marie Horáčková

Marie Horáčková was born on December 24, 1997, in Plzeň, Czech Republic. She began her involvement with archery at five years old in 2003, and by 2010, she had commenced her competitive career under the guidance of her father, Zdenek Horacek, who also serves as her coach. Her late mother, an Olympic archer, also contributed to her development in the sport. Horáčková is currently a student residing in Plzeň, Czech Republic.

Horáčková made her senior international debut in 2016 at the Hyundai Archery World Cup in Antalya. A significant milestone in her career occurred in 2023 at the World Archery Championships in Berlin, where she secured the World Archery Champion title. This achievement involved a series of victories, concluding with a straight-sets triumph in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final match. This win additionally qualified her for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Her Olympic participation began at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where she competed in the individual event and reached the first elimination round. She returned for the Paris 2024 Games, advancing to the second round before her elimination.

Her consistent performance and achievements have led to her receiving the title of Czech Archer of the Year from 2018 to 2021. She placed second in 2022. Horáčková is recognized for her recurve bow shooting. Outside of her training and competitive schedule, she participates in outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and swimming.