Gillian Patterson
Gillian Patterson (born 26 September 1963) is a former British archer.[1]
Early life
[edit]She originated from Boldon, attending Boldon School, and took 6 O-levels.[2]
Her father Stan, her coach, represented the Grand National Archery Society on the British Olympic Association. [3] She was picked with Christine Harris (archer) from Bristol
Career
[edit]Patterson joined Cleadon Archers. In 1976 Patterson became a senior Master Bowman at the age of thirteen.[4] She was selected for the Great British archery team in 1979 and competed in the World Archery Championships the same year and finished 28th.
At the 1980 Summer Olympic Games she took part in the women's individual event and finished 22nd with 2216 points scored.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "GILLIAN PATTERSON". www.olympic.org. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ Newcastle Journal Thursday 7 August 1980, page 6
- ^ Newcastle Journal Saturday 19 January 1980, page 7
- ^ "Our history". cleadonarchers.org. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ "Gillian Patterson". www.sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
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