His coach is mj rodgers and they have worked together since 2010. Dec 29, 2011 matt stutzman was born without arms, but that didnt stop him from becoming a competitive archer video via bp team usa. Man born without arms shoots bow and arrow with his feet. 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. Til the guinness book world record for longest shot in. Matt stutzman wiki, affair, married, wife, children, world. Sep 14, 2016 matt stutzman holds the world record for accurate distance shot in archery, which includes ablebodied archers. The american is known as the armless archer, a silver medalist.
His arrows are 32 long and his draw weight is 60 lbs. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Matt stutzman will attempt a world record shot of 310yards this week at a bpsponsored event. The last time we looked into it, 1% of archers in the world make a living shooting a bow, he said.
The stutzmans treated matt as they did their seven other children. Matt stutzman on archery as told to tracy breen matt stutzman is an avid bowhunter and worldrecordholding champion archery. He has completed the worlds longest archery shot to hit a target. According to 1982 statistics, this event occurred in 1 of 350,000 births. Matt stutzman got into archery so he could hunt to help feed his family. Oct 07, 2015 matt stutzman earned a silver medal at london 2012. Dec 19, 2019 meet matt stutzman, the man who conquered the world of archery with no arms. Matt stutzman born december 10, 1982 is an american archer. Matt stutzman the armless archer matt holds the guinness world record for the longest accurate archery shot of 310 yards. You lie on your back and the bow is held by your feet.
A list of the existing records and records granted during the year shall be included in the archery australia tournament and record committees annual report to the archery australia agm. While stutzman has held the official record since 2011, others, including stutzman himself have unofficially shot longer distances. The nys big buck club record book is an official collection of new york states exceptional whitetail deer and black bear. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Stutzman hopes this is just the beginning of his success.
If you look at the photos hes drawing from his foot to pretty much directly above the top of his leg, obviously its slightly longer than his leg is due to the angle, but it doesnt appear to be by much. Paralympic archer matt stutzman to shoot for world. Stutzmans skill, method and desire to compete have made him very successful. His passion and mission is to share what he learned on his thruhike of the appalachian trail. He was in texas for the event and set the record by hitting a. Born without arms, stutzman has become a worldclass archer and is a paralympian. But unlike most people who try archery, matt had to make some adaptations. 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 center in dallas. 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. He holds a world record for longest accurate shot in archery. The art of archery, edited by henri gallice, translation by h. Matt stutzman recently set the record for longest shot by hitting a target located 230 yards away, and he does not have any arms.
Matt stutzman has risen to the top of the archery world, achieving a no. Usas armless archer becomes london icon american matt stutzman won silver in archery at london 2012, but he became one of londons biggest inspirations and images of him shooting without arms have become iconic of london. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of archery books online. It is very surprising to know that the longest accurate archery shot is taken by the person who has not arm.
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Matt stutzman the armless archer southern tier outdoor. Stutzman was born in kansas city, kansas, and currently lives in fairfield, iowa. Current world record holder for longest accurate shot in archery. Stutzman, 28, of richland, was born without arms and uses his foot and jaw to shoot. 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. Armless archer has olympic aspirations matt stutzman prepares to fire a shot during a match in richland.
And in september of 2012, he won a silver medal award at the london paralympic games. A know the game handbook by tom foy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Farthest archery target hit male guinness world records. If you like matt s quotes you will love the men who r amazing book in which he appears. Born armless, stutzman has created a seemingly normal life for himself. The farthest accurate shot in archery under world archery conditions is 283. Sep 07, 2012 armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow and wins medals. Matt the armless archer stutzman guinness world record holder longest accurate archery shot 310 yards 2016 team usa paralympian 2012 paralympic silver medalist professional motivational speaker matt did an outstanding job. Matt is also a 2016 team usa paralympian, a 2012 paralympic silver medalist, and a professional motivational speaker. 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. Usa archery the armless archer matt stutzman has been. Otherwise healthy in every way, matt simply developed in this manner without medical explanation.
Armless archer headlines southern tier outdoor show. Paralympic archer matt stutzman breaks his own world. He holds the worlds record for the longer accurate shot in archery. Buy in matt stutzman we trust team usa 2016 olympics archery t shirt red and other tshirts at. The twoway american paralympian matt stutzman won the silver medal in archery this week, a feat he accomplished. His story was featured on this page last winter, and his optimism and positive attitude on life and archery are contagious. Matt stutzman was born with no arms but went on to take up archery and is vying to become the paralympics champion in rio. How to claim a tournament record archery australia. Most of the worlds perfect archers do have their magic hands, but matt doesnt. He competed at the 2012 and 2016 paralympics and won a silver medal in 2012. Archer matt stutzman aims at target using his feet during practice ahead of the big shot archery tournament at south point on friday, feb. Transcript for armless archer breaks world record this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
He set a record for the worlds longest recorded archery shot and, like many competitive archers, first picked up a bow to hunt for food. Matt stutzman, whose nickname is armless archer, is from saline who represents united states of america at archery. Posted in rtodayilearned by uchadwilliam1 10 points and 0 comments. He holds a world record for the most accurate distance shot in archery, which includes ablebodied archers. 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. Archer matt stutzman was born without arms and calls himself the armless archer. A pretty amazing feat for anyonebut for someone with no arms, that is incredible. The world record holder for the longest accurate shot in the sport credits his parents, who adopted him at. Matt stutzman the armless archer southern tier outdoor show. The twoway american paralympian matt stutzman won the silver medal in archery this week, a. The athlete is married to amber stutzman, his starsign is sagittarius and he is now 37 years of age. The record book has been produced every two years since 1972 and contains thousands of trophy whitetail and bear entries.
Paralympic archer matt stutzman puts family first as he. Dec 10, 2015 while stutzman has held the official record since 2011, others, including stutzman himself have unofficially shot longer distances. Armless archer stutzman and his disarming sense of humor. If thats not enough, stutzman also decided to attempt the world record for farthest accurate shot with a compound bow at 230 yards before heading into the london 2012 paralympic games, and. Get the best deals on damon howatt recurve bows when you shop the largest online selection at. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow. How about attempt to break a guinness book of world record for archery, longest accurate shot of 218. Matt stutzman was born without arms just stumps at the shoulders but there is nothing he cannot do. How does a guy without arms even start shooting a bow. I would say hes probably running a 30 draw length, maybe pushing it up to 31 or so. His profile was raised even further by a guinness world record for archerys farthest accurate shot set in 2015. Stutzman holds the record for the longest archery shot 230 yards, is a member of the parausa archery team, and hopes to compete in the 2012 paralympics in london.
Matt stutzman is a paralympics silver medalist and holds a record for the longest accurate archery shot. Our wide selection is elegible for free shipping and free returns. Matt started archery in 2010 and made his international debut in 2011. He also participated in 2012 paralympics, winning a silver medal and 2016 paralympics. Matt stutzman on archery as told to tracy breen matt stutzman is an avid bowhunter and world record holding champion archery. The american is known as the armless archer, a silver medalist from. 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. Matt stutzman, armless archer, says you have to follow your.
Join the armless archer paralympian matt stutzman of cedar rapids, iowa as he attempts to break the world record for the worlds longest shot. In matt stutzman we trust team usa 2016 olympics archery t. Todays spotlight is on matt stutzman, the armless archer. One of the topranked archers in the country is 36yearold matt stutzman of fairfield, iowa.
On october 30, 2011, stutzman set the world record for the longest archery shot to hit a target. People are very impressed with his skill since he has no arms. Matt stutzman is an american professional archer who holds the world record for the longest accurate shot in archery. But he has pardon the pun a disarming sense of humor. You know its long when the results have to be radioed back to you. Huge congrats to matt stutzman, the armless archer, on setting a new world. Armless archer makes his mark among the worlds best. Matthew stutzman was born in kansas city, kansas on december 10, 1982 without arms. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow and wins medals. 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. Meet matt stutzman, the man who conquered the world of. Paul stutzman is a restaurantmanagerturnedcaptivatingstoryteller who left his career after his wifes death from breast cancer.
Matt stutzman of iowa just happens to be one of the best archers in the world. Matt stutzman shatters world arching record despite being. 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. Because stutzman wants to solidify his spot in the record books, hes invited usa archery judges. His profile was raised even further by a guinness world record for archery s farthest accurate shot. Matt stutzman sets new guinness world record international. Matt stutzman was one of the most recognizable icons of the london 2012 paralympic games, becoming known to 3. 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. It might shock you but stutzman also holds the record for the longest accurate shot in archery history.
Paralympic archer matt stutzman on how his road to rio. He is matt stutzman who competes in the archery event. I was born without arms but was blessed to have been raised by two incredible and incredibly patient parents who taught me long ago that impossible is a state of mindand not one that i should embrace. Under fita conditions, the american athlete skilfully hit a target from 283. He uses his feet for everything from archery, to getting his sons ready for school, to driving an unmodified car stutzman has never let his lack of limbs hold him back from experiencing the world. Harry drake shot more than a mile with an unlimited footbow. I wont stop pushing forward until im the worlds best archer, stutzman said. Recently, stutzman broke a world record for the longest accurate archery shot. His profile was raised even further by a guinness world record for archery s farthest accurate shot set in 2015. 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. 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. Armless archer has olympic aspirations the gazette. Web site and contents created by the florida archery association. 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.
After making the trip to london, a thenunknown stutzman took a silver medal in the compound open competition, and became a minor media star. Feb 25, 2016 matt stutzman is one of the best archers in the world he even owns the world record for the longest shot ontarget no small feat for a guy without arms. There are records where archers try to hit a target and in that case matt stutzman, a world class archer who shoots. Watch as he gets into the guiness book of world records for the longest shot with a compound bow ever.
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