Margaret Owens
Two-time American World Barrel Racing Champion
About Margaret Owens
Lived 1922 – 1955 (aged 33). Margaret Owens was an American.
Margaret Owens (March 28, 1922 – October 9, 1955) was an American professional rodeo cowgirl. She was a two-time world champion barrel racer. In December 1948 and 1951, she won the world championship. She was the first world champion for the Girls Rodeo Association, now known as the Woman's Professional Rodeo Association.
Life Margaret Owens was born Margaret Bolt on March 28, 1922, in San Angelo, Texas.
In 2014, she was posthumously inducted into the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Margaret Owens?
two-time American World Barrel Racing Champion
When was Margaret Owens born?
Margaret Owens was born on 28 March 1922.
When did Margaret Owens die?
Margaret Owens died on 9 October 1955.
What nationality was Margaret Owens?
Margaret Owens was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Margaret Owens. https://biography.guide/margaret-owens/
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