The archer who lit the Barcelona '92 cauldron is a a paralympic athlete. The organizers were concerned about whether he could do this. They tested 200 archers to perform in the Olympic Opening, and Rebollo proved the most likely to succeed. In nearly 700 practice shots, he missed only twice.
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Original Title: The archer who lit the Barcelona '92 cauldron is a a paralympic athlete. The organizers were concerned about whether he could do this. They tested 200 archers to perform in the Olympic Opening, and Rebollo proved the most likely to succeed. In nearly 700 practice shots, he missed only twice.