MARSHALL COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Archers from all over the world are competing in Marshall County this weekend. The IHAA World Championships in Lewisburg will welcome more than 50 athletes from 20 countries.

Riders will compete to showcase speed, skill and accuracy in what is described as horseback archery's premier international event.

Teams are competing at Rising Glory Farms through Sunday. • (Photo: WKRN) • (Photo: WKRN) • (Photo: WKRN) • (Photo: WKRN) • (Photo: WKRN) • (Photo: WKRN)

Marshall County leaders said the county jumped at the chance to host an event of this size. Organizers said they don't know if the event will draw hundreds or thousands, but the county is preparing for a major tourism boost.

"And we talked about people from other countries, as many, as numer

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