USA Archery has announced the names of the top archers in the United States that will represent the US at the World Archery Youth Championships later this year. Among those named is Abigail Winterton who will represent in the Compound U21 Women’s category. The USA Archery announcement highlighted Abigail’s journey, sharing: An archer to taste disappointment two years ago, put all that behind her to secure a spot on the team. Abigail Winterton was the alternate for compound U21 women in 2023, and history was close to repeating itself. A tie-breaker match was needed against Lanie Nish, with both finishing level after the round robin. Nish had beaten Winterton earlier but the disappointment felt last time appeared a motivator as Winterton came through to triumph, struggling to hold back the tears of joy as the realization struck her. “I’ve worked my whole life for this moment and to see my dream come true was amazing,” Winterton said. “I fought hard to come back and secure my spot today and am so so excited to compete with some of my close friends representing Team USA in Canada.” Congratulations Abigail Winterton and good luck as you represent Team USA on the world stage! Read the entire feature at USAarchery.org.
