Anne Abernathy: archer profile
Julianne "Anne" Abernathy is a luge and archery athlete from the United States Virgin Islands and is the oldest female athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics.
Dry-fire warning
Crossbow bolt data and archery arrow spine, nock and thread data are quoted from each manufacturer's published figures, owner documentation and industry standards, cited on every page. A nock, spine or grain-weight mismatch can cause a dry-fire that damages the bow and can injure the shooter. Confirm against your own owner's manual and the arrow maker's own chart before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total weight.
| Represents | United States |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 |
| Sport | Archery |
| Category | Women's archery |
| Wikidata summary | American sportswoman |
Field notes
Julianne "Anne" Abernathy is a luge and archery athlete from the United States Virgin Islands and is the oldest female athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics. The 2006 Winter Olympics were her sixth. Despite her age, she is a strong competitor with numerous international podium finishes, and is consistently ranked in the top 20 world rankings. She is known within luge circles as "Grandma Luge."
Related archers and archery reference
Sources: Wikidata (Q444798) · Wikipedia