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Taking shots in competition with the best archers from
around the world.
“Winning the bronze medal was without question the high point of
this trip, but the friendships made and the memories gained alongside
all of my teammates, coaches
and family will be what I remem- “Winning the bronze medal DON P. BROWN/ODWC
ber the most about it all.” was without question the
To anyone interested in tak-
ing up archery, Butts has some high point of this trip, but the
advice: Go out and have fun with friendships made and the
it, because if you stop having memories gained alongside
fun, there’s not much point in all of my teammates,
going further. Find a coach or a coaches and family will be
longtime archer who can help set
you up for success. “I had a lot what I remember the most
of great mentors along the way, about it all .”
and that means the world to me.”
“I can’t say thank you enough to so many folks that have poured their
support behind me for so many years pursuing my dreams in this sport,
and for the good Lord above for blessing me with a gift of shooting
bows that I love to do so much.
“Archery has afforded me many opportunities to go to a lot of great
places. But all the people I’ve
To see world-class
been lucky enough to meet
archer Shiloh Butts
along the way are the real reason
in action on Outdoor
why enjoy it so much and why it’s
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the best sport on Earth!”

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