PARALYMPIC archer Vicky Jenkins literally went from agony to ecstasy to claim a bronze medal in Rio.

The Bromyard Bowmen member thought she wouldn't be able to compete in the Women's Individual event after waking up with chronic pain the day before the competition.

The 39-year-old has a neurological problem and saw her glucose levels drop.

And after the tablets she was on couldn't get rid of the pain, she was sent to hospital.

Luckily, after receiving treatment, Jenkins was well enough to be discharged and compete on Saturday.

Jenkins first won her quarter-final match before losing 141-131 to fellow Brit Jess Stretton in the semi-finals.

However, she narrowly overcame the Republic of Korea's Kim Ok-Geum 125-124 in the bronze medal match.

"I woke up really ill and was in chronic pain and thought I couldn't make it," explained Jenkins.

"I ended up going to hospital the day before the competition, and thought I wasn't going to compete.

"In the hospital, I kept saying to them that I'm competing tomorrow and I need to get out.

"Everyone at the hospital was very good though and really helpful.

"I'm over the moon to get a medal and it was great to be able to compete."

It was a 1-2-3 for Great Britain in the event, with Jo Frith claiming the silver medal.

"We've done it in Europe, but to do it at a Paralympics was amazing," added Jenkins.