Ann Penelope Marston
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Ann Penelope Marston (August 7, 1938 – March 6, 1971) was an unrivaled archery champion prior to her death at age 32. She was the U.S.A. National Archer Champion from 1949-1960.
Born in England, Marston won her first target archery title there when she was nine. One week after arriving in the U.S.A. with her parents 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 titles and established all-time records. She was elected to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1977.[1]
Marston also held the Miss Michigan title in 1959 competed in the Miss America pageant where she won a talent award.
| Preceded by Patience Pierce Panski |
Miss Michigan 1959 |
Succeeded by Nancy Fleming |