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Kelly Ward
Event: Archery
2000 GOG Finish: Silver Medalist
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Age: 37
Height: 5'3
Marital Status: M
Occupation: Production Manager
Background: Ward and her brother always shot together as kids and she grew up in a very competitive environment. She works 50 to 60 hours a week now and still makes time to compete in archery competitions two weekends a month. Her family is very supportive and understands the time she needs to spend training. She says the key to victory is having steady nerves, and being able to focus on the target. She loves this sport because men and women can compete equally.
Records Held: Two National IBO titles; First National Champion "Shooter of the Year in 1997," in Lexington, Kentucky
Strengths: Very consistent; likes to interact with others
Weaknesses: Not being able to hold the bow steady enough; little time to practice
Personal bests: Second place, Buckmasters' World championship; third place, IBO World championship; third place, ASA World championships
Coaches/Mentors: Keith Brown, Randy Hendrix, Cathy Caudle
Sponsors: Matthews Archery, SoloCam, Vibro Check stabilizers, Stansalwi
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