He competed at the 2012 and 2016 paralympics and won a silver medal in 2012. If you like matts quotes you will love the men who r. While stutzman has held the official record since 2011, others, including stutzman himself have unofficially shot longer distances. The easton x10 arrow continued its dominance of olympic archery by helping the korean womens team break another world archery record in june 2016. Archer matt stutzman was born without arms and calls himself the armless archer.
Dec 10, 2015 while stutzman has held the official record since 2011, others, including stutzman himself have unofficially shot longer distances. Farthest archery target hit male guinness world records. Lancaster archery supply founder and president rob kaufhold talks with matt stutzman, the armless archer, in this wideranging podcast that essentially spans stutzman s entire life and archery career. Stutzman was born in kansas city, kansas, and currently lives in fairfield, iowa. The book of archery being the complete history and practice of the art, ancient and modern. How an archer with no arms set a world record intellectual. The world record holder for the longest accurate shot in the sport credits his parents, who adopted him at. Stutzman, probably the only archer in the world that can truly call his technique unique, is 33 years old. If youre serious about improving accuracy, increasing consistency, and achieving competitive success, archery is your guide. The us armless archer broke his own record for the farthest accurate. At a private golf club in mckinney, texas, matt, the armless archer, loosed an arrow from the bow held upright and steady by the toes on his right foot, striking a target 930.
Matt stutzman hasnt let being born without arms break his spirit. Matt stutzman armless archer breaks world record youtube. I wont stop pushing forward until im the worlds best archer, stutzman said. He is a paralympian, he is an athlete and he is extremely talented. Iowan matt stutzman uses sense of humor to put people at ease, or poke fun at misconceptions they have about disabilities. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow and wins medals. Sep 07, 2012 armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow and wins medals. Usa archery the armless archer matt stutzman has been. May 05, 2016 top paralympic archer matt stutzman b.
Matt stutzman was born without arms in 1982 in kansas city, kansas, and has since become an expert in archery. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The american is known as the armless archer, a silver medalist from the. Meet matt stutzman, the man who conquered the world of. His profile was raised even further by a guinness world record for archerys farthest accurate shot set in 2015.
Because stutzman wants to solidify his spot in the record books, hes invited usa archery judges and guinness world records staff to the event, and he will abide by all world archery federation. A treatise on archery or, the art of shooting with the long bow. The top buck in that category, taken in allegheny county in 2004 by michael nicola sr. Meet matt stutzman best armless archer in the world youtube. Matt stutzman wiki, affair, married, wife, children, world. Organising committee for the olympic games athens 2004. Fairfield native matt stutzman, known around the world as the armless archer recently broke his own guinness world record for the longest accurate archery shot at. Matt stutzman was born without arms in 1982 in kansas city, kansas, and has since become an expert in archery using only his feet and shoulders, crushing records that have been previously set by ablebodied individuals. Aug 11, 2017 it might shock you but stutzman also holds the record for the longest accurate shot in archery history. He uses his feet for everything from archery, to getting his sons ready for school, to driving an unmodified carstutzman has never let his lack of limbs hold him back from. His world record attempt video from 2011 also shows just how much goes into working arrows. Meet matt stutzman best armless archer in the world. I later researched the technique and its called foot bow archery, and it was practised by chinese and mongol armies, and probably seljuk turk archers. Matt stutzman is an american professional archer who holds the world record for the longest accurate shot in archery.
Stutzman was born in kansas city, kansas, and currently lives in. The world record holder for the longest accurate shot in the sport credits his. Leon and jean stutzman had raised him that way after. Most of the world s perfect archers do have their magic hands, but matt doesn t. Stutzman was looking to improve on the silver he won in the mens individual compound open at london 2012, a medal which brought him onto the international spotlight. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. I dont like using ablebodied in this context, as this person is clearly able as hell. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Armless archer matt stutzman attends an event held to unveil tickets for the tokyo 2020 olympics and paralympics wednesday, jan. Paralympic archery sensation matt stutzman s road to rio began when he looked for a way to put food on his familys table matt stutzman, who was born without arms, was struggling to find a job in 2009. Sep 14, 2016 after making the trip to london, a thenunknown stutzman took a silver medal in the compound open competition, and became a minor media star. But he has pardon the pun a disarming sense of humor. To solidify his spot in the record books, stutzman invited usa archery judges and guinness world records staff to the bpsponsored event this. Born armless, stutzman has created a seemingly normal life for himself. Because stutzman wants to solidify his spot in the record books, hes invited usa archery judges and guinness world records staff to the event, and. Paralympic archer matt stutzman puts family first as he. Matt stutzman sets new guinness world record international. The top paralympic athlete who was a member of the us paralympic archery team in 2012 and went on to win a silver medal completed the shot under fita conditions. World, olympic and paralympic records for the sport of archery. He also participated in 2012 paralympics, winning a silver medal and 2016 paralympics. The american is known as the armless archer, a silver medalist.
Matt stutzmans official world archery biography, including results, medal list, news, photos, videos and more. Paralympic archer matt stutzman to shoot for world. Watch as he gets into the guiness book of world records for the longest shot with a compound bow ever. On october 30, 2011, stutzman set the world record for the longest archery shot to hit a target. He holds a world record for the most accurate distance shot in archery, which includes ablebodied archers. Jul 22, 2016 stutzman, 33, has approached archery the way he has everything else in life by adapting himself to it rather than the other way around.
Iowas armless archer matt stutzman aims for gold at tokyo. I was born without arms but was blessed to have been raised by two incredible and. It might shock you but stutzman also holds the record for the longest accurate shot in archery history. Matt stutzman of iowa just happens to be one of the best archers in the world. The top paralympic athlete who was a member of the us paralympic archery team in 2012 and went on to win a silver medal completed the shot under. Armless archer stutzman and his disarming sense of humor. Stutzman hopes this is just the beginning of his success. Written and published by members usaa, this book is a mustread for anyone interested in the sport, and it was written by some of the worlds top archery coaches.
Usa archery july 3, 2017 the armless archer matt stutzman has been competing in the ablebodied division this season with high finishes including top 5 at the world team trials. He uses his feet for everything from archery, to getting his sons ready for school, to driving an unmodified carstutzman has never let his lack of. Stutzman, 33, has approached archery the way he has everything else in life by adapting himself to it rather than the other way around. He holds a world record for longest accurate shot in archery.
Stutzman has become famous and known as the armless archer. The technique doesnt normally allow for as much accuracy because as standing, as the archer is lying back on the ground with legs up and potentially a bit wobbly. The farthest accurate shot in archery under world archery conditions is 283. Stutzman won a silver medal in the 2012 london paralympics and will be among the favorites in archery this year in tokyo. Jan 15, 2020 armless archer matt stutzman attends an event held to unveil tickets for the tokyo 2020 olympics and paralympics wednesday, jan. Matt stutzman and his disarming sense of humour matt stutzman, 37, is considered to be one of the favorites for gold at the tokyo paralympics, and holds a record for the longest, most accurate shot by an archer, 310 yards. Stutzmans skill, method and desire to compete have made him very successful. Archers in romance and urban fantasy for adult mf romance and urban fantasy novels with heroes and heroines who are highly skilled with a bow and arrow. How an archer with no arms set a world record intellectual takeout. Iowas armless archer aims for gold at tokyo paralympics. Kalonas armless archer goes for the gold the gazette.
The korean women scored a combined 2045 points at the third stage of the 2016 hyundai archery world cup in antalaya, turkey, to beat the recurve womens team ranking round world record by seven. Jan 15, 2020 iowas armless archer aims for gold at tokyo paralympics. Paralympic archery sensation matt stutzmans road to rio began when he looked for a way to put food on his familys table matt stutzman, who was born without arms, was struggling to find a job in 2009. Watch as he gets into the guiness book of world records for the longest shot. Paralympic armless archer matt stutzman hits longdistance. Paralympic armless archer matt stutzman hits longdistance target.
In some circumstances the arizona state record score may differ from the pope and young world record score due to the fact that in some instances it may take more than two years for pope and young to panel score a trophy. Join the armless archer paralympian matt stutzman of cedar rapids, iowa as he attempts to break the world record for the worlds longest shot. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow npr. Under fita conditions, the american athlete skilfully hit a target from 283. Stutzman recently set the world record for the longest accurate shot by hitting a target 230 yards away. Matt stutzman was born without arms in 1982 in kansas city, kansas, and has since become an. Matt stutzman took up archery as a way to support his family.
July 3, 2017 the armless archer matt stutzman has been competing in the ablebodied division this season with high finishes including top 5 at the world team trials. Lancaster archery supply founder and president rob kaufhold talks with matt stutzman, the armless archer, in this wideranging podcast that essentially spans stutzmans entire life and archery career. Iowan matt stutzman uses sense of humor to put people at ease, or poke fun. Dec 10, 2015 top paralympic archer matt stutzman b. After making the trip to london, a thenunknown stutzman took a silver medal in the compound open competition, and became a minor media star.
And in september of 2012, he won a silver medal award at the london paralympic games. Zen in the art of archery by eugen herrigel, archery by usa archery, shooting the stickbow by anthony camera, the ruins of gorl. If you like matts quotes you will love the men who r amazing book in which he appears. Iowas armless archer matt stutzman aims for gold at.
Matt stutzman, known as the armless archer is a paralympian siver medalist in the sport of archery. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow. But in rio, he fell one point short of making it out of the elimination round of the mens. Sep 19, 2014 in four years as a competitive archer, matt stutzman has gained international fame for becoming a professional archer, earning a paralympic silver medal, and breaking the archery longshot world record. Matt stutzman born december 10, 1982 is an american archer. May 26, 2016 at a private golf club in mckinney, texas, matt, the armless archer, loosed an arrow from the bow held upright and steady by the toes on his right foot, striking a target 930. Paralympic archer matt stutzman breaks his own world record. In the case of these pending world records, the panel score became the animals official score. To solidify his spot in the record books, stutzman invited usa archery judges and guinness world records staff to the bpsponsored event this morning at the michael johnson performance centre in dallas. Fairfield native matt stutzman, known around the world as the armless archer recently broke his own guinness world record for the longest accurate archery shot at a bpsponsored event at the. Oct 30, 2011 join the armless archer paralympian matt stutzman of cedar rapids, iowa as he attempts to break the world record for the worlds longest shot.
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