John Pierik facts for kids
John Pierik was a talented Dutch athlete. He was known for his skills in shooting sports. He even competed in the Olympic Games!
Who Was John Pierik?
John Pierik was born on August 9, 1950. His full name was Johannes Gerhardus Maria Pierik. He was from the Netherlands. He became a very skilled sport shooter.
Competing at the Olympics
John Pierik represented his country, the Netherlands, at the Olympic Games. He competed in an event called "mixed skeet." Skeet shooting is a sport where athletes shoot at clay targets. These targets are thrown into the air from different directions.
He competed in two Olympic Games:
- The 1980 Summer Olympics
- The 1984 Summer Olympics
At the 1980 Olympics, he finished in eleventh place. Four years later, at the 1984 Olympics, he did even better. He placed fourth, just missing out on a medal!
His Passing
John Pierik passed away on January 14, 2018. He was 68 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated and talented Dutch shooter.
