Margaret Parker (archer)

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Margaret Parker
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Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Athens Women's team

Margaret Parker is a British Paralympic archer.

Parker competed at the 2004 Paralympic Games where she won a gold medal in the women's team event. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Margaret Parker - Archery | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  2. "Athens 2004 Paralympic Games". World Archery. Retrieved 24 September 2021.