Ann Penelope Marston
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Ann Penelope Marston was an unrivaled archery
champion prior to her death from stroke, caused by complications of diabetes, at age 32. She was the U.S.A. National Archery Champion from 1949-1960.
Born in England
, Marston won her first target archery title there when she was nine. One week after moving to the U.S.A. with her parents in 1949 she won her Cadet archery title, breaking all records as a junior until 1953. In 1954 she began competing in the Adult division at the age of fifteen; she competed in the National Field Tournament and won, establishing three new records. Marston won a total of 11 national archery titles and established all-time records; she was also an accomplished singer and horsewoman. She was elected to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1977.
Marston also held the Miss Michigan
title, and in 1959 competed in the Miss America
pageant where her archery performance won the talent award.
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
champion prior to her death from stroke, caused by complications of diabetes, at age 32. She was the U.S.A. National Archery Champion from 1949-1960.
Born in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Marston won her first target archery title there when she was nine. One week after moving to the U.S.A. with her parents in 1949 she won her Cadet archery title, breaking all records as a junior until 1953. In 1954 she began competing in the Adult division at the age of fifteen; she competed in the National Field Tournament and won, establishing three new records. Marston won a total of 11 national archery titles and established all-time records; she was also an accomplished singer and horsewoman. She was elected to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1977.
Marston also held the Miss Michigan
Miss Michigan
The Miss Michigan competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Michigan in the Miss America pageant. Michigan has won the Miss America crown on five occasions.- Winners :- External links :*...
title, and in 1959 competed in the Miss America
Miss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
pageant where her archery performance won the talent award.