1. Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley, born Phoebe Ann Mosey, became the Wild West’s most celebrated sharpshooter. Her uncanny ability to hit targets over 90 meters away enthralled audiences. With graceful poise and unwavering focus, she outshone many of her male counterparts. Oakley’s performances also challenged the era’s gender norms, proving women could excel in skills deemed masculine. Often likened to outlaw sharpshooter Laura Bullion, Oakley refined her techniques throughout her career. Her remarkable story and methods are detailed in her Britannica biography.
