It was the first time that two archers from the same country had won both events at the World Cup final.

Kim edged past American Brady Ellison, the 2010 World Cup final, following a shoot-off.

Ellison shot first with an eight, a score that Kim matched only to be declared the champion because his arrow was closest to the centre. 

For Kim it helped ease the disappointment of missing out on London 2012, where his compatriot Oh Jin-Hyek claimed the gold medal.

But with Oh failing to reach the World Cup final Kim took the opportunity to add this title to the World Championship gold medal he won in Turin last year. 

South Korea's Ki Bo Bae and America's Brady Ellison win their Longines awards

Ki, a double Olympic gold medallist in London having won the individual and team titles, completed an outstanding year by beating India's Deepika Kumari 6-4 in a final that took place in heavy rain.

Ki also won the Longines Prize for Precision 2012, awarded to the two most precise archers on the circuit.

Some consolation for Ellison after his defeat by Kim was that he won the men's prize.

Both Ki and Ellison won a trophy, a watch and CHF5,000 (£3,000/$5,000/€4,000) 

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