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Albano Pera (born 13 February 1950) is an Italian sport shooter and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal in Double Trap at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta [1] He is European champion from 1988 (Trap), and received a silver medal in 1989.
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| Event | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 |
| Trap (mixed) | 10th 145+48 | — | Not held |
| Double trap (men) | Not held |  Silver 139+44 | |
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