Canadian archer Peters comes up short in Olympic quarterfinal bid after breakthrough year

Eric Peters of Kitchener, Ont., who won a silver medal in archery at last year's world championships, won't be rising up the Paris Olympics podium. Peters was defeated 6-2 by Mauro Nespoli of Italy on Sunday in the men's individual elimination round.

Canadian archer Peters comes up short in Olympic quarterfinal bid after breakthrough year
Canadian archer Eric Peters competes in the men's individual elimination round during the Paris Olympics at the Esplanade des Invalides on Aug. 4, 2024.

Eric Peters of Kitchener, Ont., who won a silver medal in archery at last year's world championships, won't be rising up the Paris Olympics podium. Peters was defeated 6-2 by Mauro Nespoli of Italy on Sunday in the men's individual elimination round.