Athlete, post-1970
Luann Ryon came to Riverside Community College in the fall of 1971. She enrolled in an archery class because all of the tennis classes were full. This was the start of a 17-year career, which includes two Pan-American Games, Olympic Games and numerous National and International Championships. She earned a gold medal as a 1973 College National Team Champion and 1974 Individual Women’s College Champion. Luann was named the 1975 RCC Female Athlete of the Year. In her first appearance on an international stage at the age of 23, Luann won a Gold Medal in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games in the 70-meter individual archery competition with a world record 2,499 points. She was a five-time California State Champion (1976-1978, 1980 and 1982) and a gold medalist in the 1977 Women’s World Championship, shooting a 2,515 to set a women’s world record. Luann Ryon was well thought of as a competitor and was viewed as a “class act” by her opponents.
My maiden name was Morrett, It’s my understanding that my Uncle Ronnie Morrett might have been involved with Training Luann Ryon ? I found this information when I was researching, On line my Uncle’s name.
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I am wondering if there are any old,old timers out there that remember Ron Morrett. Ron Morrett built the first adjustable poundage take down recurve,the first adjustable poundage compound bow,the first twin cam bow”The Morrett Dyna2″. He had A huge part in designing many of the southern Calif. archery ranges people still enjoy today. He also coached Luann Ryon up until about A month before the olympics that she won A gold individual. I am just trying to get some dialog started on A man that shouldnt be forgotten. Can anyone help me out? Thanks
Written by Tyneka Morrett ( Kent Morrett/ wife)
If Luann could provide any information about my Uncle Ronnie, such as her experiences with him, This would mean the world to not only to Ronnie Morrett 3 sons’ , Kevin, Kent & Kyle. (Who miss their father dearly, But my Father Emeral (ED) Morrett the only brother of Ronnie Morrett still surviving . ) And myself , We lost this good man way to soon in life.
Thank you
Sincerely,
Cat Sandstrom
Ron was my best friend and we designed many archery products together. Ask the boys they can verify my relationship with Ron. Send me a email and I will share what I can with you. Some of your statements above are correct and some partially correct. Dave