Albertine Thackwell
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Albertine Anne Thackwell (12 July 1863 – 22 September 1944) was a British
archer
who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London.
She was born in Alcester
.
Thackwell competed at the 1908 Games in the only archery event open to women, the double National round competition
. She took 15th place in the event with 484 points.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
archer
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London.
She was born in Alcester
Alcester
Alcester is an old market town of Roman origin at the junction of the River Alne and River Arrow in Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately west of Stratford-upon-Avon, and 8 miles south of Redditch, close to the Worcestershire border...
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Thackwell competed at the 1908 Games in the only archery event open to women, the double National round competition
Archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Women's double National round
The women's double National round was one of three archery events on the archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Arrows were shot in ends, or groups, of three. The archers shot a total of 144 arrows each over the two rounds of 72. The competition was held on Friday, 17 July and Saturday, 18...
. She took 15th place in the event with 484 points.