Oxford's Nichola Simpson aims for glory this weekend in the FITA World Cup Grand Final, in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The 52-year-old competes in the women's compound tournament, alongside three rivals Jamie Van Natta, 30, of the United States, Croatia's Ivana Buden, 23, and 24-year-old Amandine Bouillot of France.

Simpson qualified for the final after finishing in the top four overall World Cup standings in four qualifying tournaments, in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Porec (Croatia), Antalya (Turkey) and Boe (France).

She won silver at Porec and Boe, and with a 12th place finish in Antalya and 14th in Santo Domingo, it saw her finish third in the standings.

Simpson starts her campaign at 11am local timetomorrowagainst Buden, whom she has never faced.

The winner goes through to the final, while the loser goes into the bronze medal match.

Simpson is confident, having not only qualified for these finals, but also broken five world masters (over 50s) records this year.

"I'm really excited about it, but nervous too," said Simpson, who headed off to Switzerland on Wednesday.

"It's such a thrill to reach the World Cup Grand Final, and be part of such a prestigious event.

"I am not just going to make up the numbers, I'm going to win."