Matt Stutzman

Matt Stutzman is an American professional archer, born on January 10, 1983, in Kansas City. He is widely regarded as an incredibly inspirational figure in the world of sports. Stutzman has been armless since birth, yet he has never let this obstacle hinder his passion for archery. His determination and skill have led him to become a Paralympic champion and world record holder.

Stutzman is known for his precision, accuracy, and ability to compete and win against archers who are not physically challenged. He has won numerous awards and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest accurate shot in archery.

Off the field, Stutzman is also recognized for his motivational speaking and influence, making significant contributions to the physically challenged society and inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Stutzman was born without arms but was determined not to let this affect his life. He taught himself to perform everyday tasks, including eating and writing, using his feet. His introduction to archery came when he was looking for a way to hunt to provide food for his family. He quickly found he had a natural talent for the sport and began competing.

Professional Archery

• Stutzman's career took off after he won a silver medal at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. He continued to hone his skills and break barriers in the world of archery, setting the Guinness World Record for the longest accurate shot in archery, an incredible feat for any archer, let alone one without arms.

Current

• Stutzman continues to compete at the highest level in archery, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. He also travels the country as a motivational speaker, sharing his unique story and inspiring others to overcome their own challenges.

USA Archery Team

• Debut: Made his international debut in 2010 at the World Championships in Turin.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Silver medalist in 2012.
• World Championships: Silver medalist in 2015.
• Stutzman holds the Guinness World Record for the longest accurate shot in archery.

• Position: Archery
• Skills: Known for his incredible accuracy, precision, and focus. Stutzman is celebrated for his determination, resilience, and ability to compete against abled archers.

• Family: Stutzman is married and a father of three boys.
• Motivational Speaking: When not competing, Stutzman travels the country as a motivational speaker, inspiring others to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals.

• Matt Stutzman is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his determination, resilience, and ability to inspire. His impact on the sport and his status as an icon extend beyond the field, inspiring millions of fans and physically challenged individuals around the world.

Most Accurate Long Distance Shot:

• Guinness World Record holder

Paralympic Medals:

• Silver medalist in 2012

World Championship Medals:

• Silver medalist in 2015

Books

• Stutzman, M. (2019) Impossible Odds: The Matt Stutzman Story. Self-published.

Websites

• Paralympic: Information about Matt Stutzman’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• USA Archery: Details about Stutzman’s career at USA Archery. Available at: https://www.usarchery.org
• Guinness World Records: Official record of Stutzman's world record. Available at: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com

Articles

• ESPN: Matt Stutzman: Armless archer aims for gold. Available at: https://www.espn.com
• The Guardian: Matt Stutzman: The inspiring journey of the armless archer. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com

Interviews and Documentaries

• Matt Stutzman: The Inspirational Archer (2015): This documentary provides a detailed look at Stutzman’s life and career, featuring interviews with him and his family.
• Various interviews and features on Matt Stutzman, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.youtube.com