Joe Thornton (archer)

Joseph Thornton (August 8th, 1916 – February 4th, 2019) was a Cherokee Native American Archer. Thornton was the Oklahoma State Archery Champion in 1960. After finishing fourth in the 1961 USA Archery Trials, his club raised money to send him to the World Championship in Oslo, Norway. That same year, he became World Champion by over 100 points, setting three world records. Not only did he win the WorldChampionship, but he was also a member of the gold winning mens team. He earned individual silver medals in 1963 and 1965 at the World Championship. During those two years, he also earned team gold with the Mens USA team.

Joe Thornton (archer)

Joseph Thornton (August 8th, 1916 – February 4th, 2019) was a Cherokee Native American Archer. Thornton was the Oklahoma State Archery Champion in 1960. After finishing fourth in the 1961 USA Archery Trials, his club raised money to send him to the World Championship in Oslo, Norway. That same year, he became World Champion by over 100 points, setting three world records. Not only did he win the WorldChampionship, but he was also a member of the gold winning mens team. He earned individual silver medals in 1963 and 1965 at the World Championship. During those two years, he also earned team gold with the Mens USA team.