Francisco Boza

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Francisco Boza (born 19 September 1964) is a Peruvian sport shooter and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in trap shooting at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and came fourth four years later.[1]

NationalityPeruvian
Born (1964-09-19) 19 September 1964 (age 61)
Start activity1980
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Francisco Boza
Personal information
NationalityPeruvian
Born (1964-09-19) 19 September 1964 (age 61)
Sport
SportShooting
Start activity1980
Medal record
Men's sport shooting
Representing  Peru
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1984 Los AngelesTrap
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoTrap
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Biography

He has competed in eight Olympic Games, from 1980 to 2016, one of only five shooters ever to do so. As of 2010, no other Peruvian had appeared at even six Olympics. Boza qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics and was the Peruvian flag bearer. He finished in 28th place in the qualifying round of the men's trap shooting competition and did not advance to the semifinals.[2] Boza was also flag bearer at the 2004 Summer Olympics.[3]

His brother is Esteban Boza, also an Olympic shooter.[4]

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