Doreen Wilber

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameDoreen Viola•Wilber (Hansen-)
Used nameDoreen•Wilber
Born8 January 1930 in Rutland, Iowa (USA)
Died19 October 2008 in Jefferson, Iowa (USA)
Measurements167 cm / 60 kg
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Between 1965 and 1975 Doreen Wilber was the top woman archer in the United States. Participating in eight National Championships in that decade, she won four (1969, 1971, 1973-74), was second twice, and third once. Although she was primarily a target shooter, Wilber entered the 1967 National Field Archery Championship and won it in her only attempt. Internationally she also distinguished herself. She competed in the 1969 and 1971 World Championships, finishing both times. She also shot in several international invitationals, and her international record stood at four wins and three seconds in eight appearances.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Archery USA Doreen Wilber
Individual, Women (Olympic) 1 Gold

Olympic Records

Records may have been broken subsequently during the same competition.
Games Date Sport Event Phase Mark Pos
1972 Summer Olympics 7 – 10 September 1972 Archery Individual, Women (Double FITA Round) Final Standings 2,424 1
1972 Summer Olympics 7 – 10 September 1972 Archery Individual, Women (Double FITA Round, 30 metres) 30 m 670 1
1972 Summer Olympics 7 – 8 September 1972 Archery Individual, Women (Single FITA Round, 30 metres) 30 m 336 1
1972 Summer Olympics 9 – 10 September 1972 Archery Individual, Women (Single FITA Round) Part #2 1,226 1

Special Notes