In archery, a recurve bow is one of the main shapes a bow can take, with limbs that curve away from the archer when unstrung. A recurve bow stores more energy and delivers energy more efficiently than
2008 Olympic gold medallist Viktor Ruban carries two recurve bows at the 2012 Olympic Games
Scythian archers shooting with bows, Kerch, Ukraine (antique Panticapeum, 4th century BC)