Eliza Pollock: archer profile
Lida Peyton "Eliza" Pollock was an American archer who competed in the early twentieth century.
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 |
|---|---|
| Years | 1840 to 1919 |
| Sport | Archery |
| Category | Women's archery |
| Wikidata summary | American archer (1840 to 1919) |
Field notes
Lida Peyton "Eliza" Pollock was an American archer who competed in the early twentieth century. She won two bronze medals in Archery at the 1904 Summer Olympics in Missouri in the double national and Columbia rounds and a gold medal with the US team. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio and died in Wyoming, Ohio. She is the oldest woman ever to win an Olympic Gold. She was aged 63 years and 333 days when she won gold.
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Sources: Wikidata (Q459379) · Wikipedia