Harry Drake
American archer (1915–1997)
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Harry Eugene Drake (born in Kansas on May 7, 1915 – July 28, 1997 died in Nevada[1]) was an archer and bowyer. Drake was an early pioneer in work on modern implementations of the composite bow design.[2]
BornMay 7, 1915
DiedJuly 28, 1997 (aged 82)
OccupationBowyer
KnownforBowyery, world record for longest shot with a longbow
Harry Eugene Drake | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1915 |
| Died | July 28, 1997 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Bowyer |
| Known for | Bowyery, world record for longest shot with a longbow |
Biography
Drake broke the world record for the longest shot with a footbow on October 24, 1971, with a shot that flew 2,028 yards (1,854 m) (one mile, 268 yards or 1.854 kilometers) [3] The record stood until 1983, when a new mark of 1.873 km was set.[4]
