Allison Wright

Allison Wright
Wright in 2017
Personal information
Born(1965-12-11)11 December 1965
Prudhoe, England
Died(2024-02-10)10 February 2024
Sport
Country United Kingdom
SportArchery
Event
Barebow Traditional bow American Flatbow
ClubPrudhoe Pathfinders Archery Club - England national team
Medal record
Women's Archery
Representing  United Kingdom
Great Britain National Championships NFAS
Gold medal – first placeAmerican Flatbow 2021individual
Updated on 04 February 2026

Allison Wright (née Kelly; 11 December 1965 – 10 February 2024) was a British archer who competed in Field and 3D Archery. She held National Field Archery Society (NFAS) titles in the American Flatbow (AFB) and Barebow categories.[1][2]

Career

At the 2019 World Archery 3D Championships in Lac La Biche, Canada, Wright represented Great Britain and finished 10th in the Women's Instinctive Bow category.[3]

Personal life

Wright was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2020.[4] She continued to compete while undergoing treatment and won the National Field Archery Society (NFAS) National Championship in 2021.[5]

She died on 10 February 2024, aged 58.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "RESULTS NFAS 2021". Retrieved 4 February 2026 – via [nfas.net](http://nfas.net).
  2. ↑ "Interview: Allison Wright". 16 December 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2026 – via [bow-international.com](http://bow-international.com).
  3. ↑ "Results, 2019 World 3D Archery Championships". 7 March 2026 – via [worldarchery.sport](http://worldarchery.sport).
  4. ↑ "Tributes to inspiring 3D archer Allison Wright". 22 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2026 – via [archerygb.org](http://archerygb.org).
  5. ↑ "RESULTS NFAS 2021". Retrieved 4 February 2026 – via [nfas.net](http://nfas.net).
  6. ↑ "Daughter pays tribute to 'inspirational mum' and archer". Hexham Courant. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2026.