1978
Inductee
About Ann Marston
1938-1971
Competitor, Contributor to the Sport...
Few archers have received in their lifetime the notoriety that was bestowed upon Ann Marston. She began winning titles at the age of two months when she was named "England’s Most Perfect Baby"., and went on to be known as "Sweetheart of the Bow & Arrow".
Ann Marston's Achievements
Before her first decade of existence, Ann had captured both the British and American Cadet Archery Championships. By her second, she had already established herself as an exhibition archer across the country and was well on her way to winning eleven national championships establishing all time records.
Notes of Interest
• National Archery Association Cadet Championship, 1949
• National Archery Association Junior Championship, 1952
• National Archery Association Intermediate Championship, 1953
• National Field Archery Association Champion, 1954, 55, 57 and 58
• Promoted archery and shot exhibitions worldwide
• Winner, Miss America Pageant Talent Competition; Talent: Shooting Archery Gear, 1958
While competing in 1960 Miss America she won the Talent Award. This was the first time a sport related talent won in this category.
Miss America contestant
