SANTIAGO, CHILE – Jason Tabansky of Boerne won a silver medal in Para-Archery at his firstever Parapan-American Games.
Tabansky defeated fellow American Lucas Herro in the semifinal round, 132-123, before Tabansky was defeated by Eugenio Franco (Brazil), 135-123, in the finals.
“This is my very first Parapan- American Games, so I’m just thrilled to be down here being able to represent our country,” Tabansky said. “A lot of people would be upset but I’m happy to go home with a silver medal. I’ve known my competitor [Franco] for about six years now and this was his last competition, so timing for him - ‘his was this it, tomorrow’s my turn.’” The W1 Class means that competitors are not permitted to use a magnifying sight, and the draw weight is limited to 45 pounds.
