John Magera is an athlete from the United States

United States

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, who competes in archery

Archery

Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...

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He was a member of the 2004 Summer Olympics

Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held at Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, Greece with ranking rounds on 12 August and regular competition held from 15 August to 21 August...

 4th-place American men's archery team, which lost the bronze medal to Ukraine by two points. He also competed in men's individual archery, where he was defeated by Wang Cheng-pang

Wang Cheng-pang

Wang Cheng-pang is a Taiwanese professional archer representing Chinese Taipei.-2004 Summer Olympics:Wang competed for the Republic of China at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's individual archery. He won his first match, advancing to the round of 32. In the second round of elimination, he was...

with 144-159 in the first round of elimination, placing 41st overall.

At the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, First Nomination Shoot, Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2011 at College Station, Texas John Magera qualified as part of the men’s Shadow Team for the US Olympic Team Trials.
After 144 arrows, the top 16 men include Ellison, Kaminski, Wukie, Thomas Stanwood, Butch Johnson, Joe Fanchin, Peter Kelchner, Staten Holmes, Michael Quayle, John Magera, Vic Wunderle, Dan Schuller, Daniel McLaughlin, Matthew Zumbo, Jeff Anderson and Joe McGlyn.