Matt stutzman was born without arms in 1982 in kansas city, kansas, and has since become an expert in archery. Matt stutzman sets new guinness world record international. Matt comes from a family that hunts, and took up archery as a way to feed his family. Matt stutzman is an american professional archer who holds the world record for the longest accurate shot in archery. Most of the worlds perfect archers do have their magic hands, but matt doesnt. Matt stutzman, armless archer, wins silver for united. 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. Matt stutzman nothing is impossible for armless archer and world record holder matt stutzman. Matt with no hands by birth is one of the best archers across the globe this time. Most of the worlds perfect archers have magical hands, but matt stutzman does not. Hes one of the worlds best archers, and he has no arms. The book is full of grammatical errors, poor sentence structure, and other issues that should have been caught by an editor. I dont like using ablebodied in this context, as this person is clearly able as hell.
Matt stutzman is a guinness world record holder for the longest, most accurate shot in archery at 283. Usa archery the armless archer matt stutzman has been. The top buck in that category, taken in allegheny county in 2004 by michael nicola sr. No arms, no problem for matt stutzman americas best. Paralympic archer matt stutzman puts family first as he. Matt stutzman, us archer with no arms, jokes about buying. Oct 11, 2017 matt stutzman is an american professional archer who holds the world record for the longest accurate shot in archery.
His coach is mj rodgers and they have worked together since 2010. Paralympic armless archer matt stutzman hits longdistance target. If youre starting the sport and you need archery books for beginners this is the place for you. 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. Stutzman was born in kansas city, kansas, and currently lives in fairfield, iowa. Is it too much glue thank youre looking okay ladies and gentlemen matt stutzman regrowing is points oh no, im building them for the first time hes renewing his points in the equipment room here at the beautiful coatings off hotel because there are buzzy no i just wanted to arrows and arrows and medical ive never done it that whatever done it ever so that is some delicate moves. He bought a bow and arrow and told his wife he planned to teach himself how to shoot, so.
Aug 11, 2017 it might shock you but stutzman also holds the record for the longest accurate shot in archery history. The guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Matt stutzman the armless archer southern tier outdoor show. Armless archer stutzman and his disarming sense of humor. But he has pardon the pun a disarming sense of humor. Born armless, stutzman has created a seemingly normal life for himself. Matt stutzman on archery as told to tracy breen matt stutzman is an avid bowhunter and worldrecordholding champion archery. The twoway american paralympian matt stutzman won the silver medal in archery this week, a feat he accomplished. To solidify his spot in the record books, stutzman invited usa archery judges and guinness world records staff to the bpsponsored event this.
Matt stutzman, known as the armless archer is a paralympian siver medalist in the sport of archery. Born without arms, he had to learn to do everything one might. He holds a world record for longest accurate shot in archery. 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. He also participated in 2012 paralympics, winning a silver medal and 2016 paralympics. We are storing 281,000 score records for 99 clubs, 4,350 club members, and 1,825 active users. 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. The american is known as the armless archer, a silver medalist. Matt is also a 2016 team usa paralympian, a 2012 paralympic silver medalist, and a professional motivational speaker.
Armless archer has olympic aspirations the gazette. Paralympic archer born without arms profiled across major media, is already looking ahead after being eliminated in the round of 16 by one point in rio. Having no arms hasnt stopped matt stutzman from becoming americas best archer. Matt stutzman, armless archer, says you have to follow. Matt stutzman was born with no arms but went on to take up archery and is vying to become the paralympics champion in rio. Watch as he gets into the guiness book of world records for the longest shot with a compound bow ever. To solidify his spot in the record books, stutzman invited usa.
His world record attempt video from 2011 also shows just how much goes into working arrows. 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. A pretty amazing feat for anyonebut for someone with no arms, that is incredible. A man with no arms walks into a shop selling bows and arrows yes, us paralympic star archer matt stutzman agrees this could sound like the start of a joke but it really happened and today. Do you have any archery resolutions for the new year. Matt stutzman earned a silver medal at london 2012. 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. World archery armless archer matt stutzman replacing. Armless archer makes his mark among the worlds best. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow npr.
How an archer with no arms set a world record intellectual takeout. 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. If you like matts quotes you will love the men who r amazing book. Other current titles include farthest accurate distance mens archery for which the challenger must shoot an arrow into any scoring ring of a 120cm world archery target. Fairfield, iowa seven years ago, matt stutzman was unemployed, and looking for a way to feed his family. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a bow and wins medals. Paralympic archer matt stutzman breaks his own world record. If youre looking for a book that will help you learn proper archery form and technique, look elsewhere.
Sep 10, 2016 three years later in december 2015, stutzman landed in the guinness book of world records when he hit a target from 930 feet, shattering the previous record by an ablebodied athlete by. 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. Armless archer makes his mark among the worlds best only a. The farthest accurate shot in archery under world archery conditions is 283. Matt stutzman, whose nickname is armless archer, is from saline who represents united states of america at archery he lives in fairfield. Matt stutzman holds the world record for accurate distance shot in archery, which includes ablebodied archers. If you like matts quotes you will love the men who r amazing book in which he appears. 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. 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. Armless archer matt stutzman sets sights on rio 2016. Matt stutzman born december 10, 1982 is an american archer.
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. Paralympic archer matt stutzman breaks his own world. In the mens compound open final, he was narrowly beaten by. Matt stutzman of the united states competes in the mens individual compound archery open on day 5 of the london 2012 paralympic games at the royal artillery barracks on september 3, 2012 in london, england. Under fita conditions, the american athlete skilfully hit a target from 283. 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. Current world record holder for longest accurate shot in archery. Armless archer has olympic aspirations matt stutzman prepares to fire a shot during a match in richland. World, olympic and paralympic records for the sport of archery. He is also the guinness world recordholder for the longest accurate. Jean stutzman takes aim as her son, matt stutzman, right, and rob kaufhold, left, carefully watch. Meet matt stutzman, the man who conquered the world of. Matt stutzman, whose nickname is armless archer, is from saline who represents united states of america at archery.
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. If you see something that needs to be corrected on the currently posted records, please email email protected include the record for which you are noting a discrepancy. Here are five we thought of, and the products that can help make you achieve the goals. I will perfect my time management on the shooting line. I wont stop pushing forward until im the worlds best archer, stutzman said. Matt stutzman speakers bureau and booking agent info.
Here are 10 most crazy guinness world records telling you. Matt stutzman of iowa just happens to be one of the best archers in the world. I recommend a more structured book, with detailed howto instructions, diagrams, and plans, like archery drills. Paralympic archer matt stutzman to shoot for world. Three years later in december 2015, stutzman landed in the guinness book of world records when he hit a target from 930 feet, shattering the previous record by an ablebodied athlete by. Armless archer matt stutzman describes how he shoots a. He holds a world record for the most accurate distance shot in archery, which includes ablebodied archers. His arrows are 32 long and his draw weight is 60 lbs.
Apr 25, 2018 the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Matt stutzman took up archery as a way to support his family. How about attempt to break a guinness book of world record for archery, longest accurate shot of 218. Biography and booking information for matt stutzman, known as the armless archer. Oct 11, 2011 matt stutzman hasnt let being born without arms break his spirit. Stutzman, born without arms and no medical explanation for it, will attempt to break his own guinness world record for the longest accurate archery shot on dec. Stutzman, 28, of richland, was born without arms and uses his foot and jaw to shoot. Its time to put 2015 in the record book and focus on 2016. Which might sound reasonably doable, until you consider that the current record stands at 283. He was a homerun and having him shoot his bow was icing on the cake.
Armless archer matt stutzman has lofty goals after. His coach is mj rodgers and they have worked together since 2010 matt started archery in 2010 and made his international debut in 2011. 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. 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. While stutzman has held the official record since 2011, others, including stutzman himself have unofficially shot longer distances. He has a silver with him along with his name in the guinness book of world records in 2015. Stutzmans legs helped him hit a target located 230 yards away, which became the guinness world record for the longest shot performed by any archer. Record claim resources include the form to file a record claim, a list of national records that may be set or broken and legacy records. American paralympian matt stutzman won the silver medal in archery. Leon and jean stutzman had raised him that way after.
Organising committee for the olympic games athens 2004. Books on archery a huge choice of books on archery available across a very wide range of related subjects. One of the topranked archers in the country is 36yearold matt stutzman of fairfield, iowa. Dec 10, 2015 while stutzman has held the official record since 2011, others, including stutzman himself have unofficially shot longer distances. Join the armless archer paralympian matt stutzman of cedar rapids, iowa as he attempts to break the world record for the worlds. Matt stutzman armless archer breaks world record youtube. 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. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book. Matt stutzman was born without arms just stumps at the shoulders but there is nothing he cannot do. Join the armless archer paralympian matt stutzman of cedar rapids, iowa as he attempts to break the world record for the worlds longest shot. Golden records online personal edition enables you to store and track your archery performance in the cloud, and access it from anywhere, without having to use spreadsheets etc.
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. American paralympian matt stutzman won the silver medal in archery this week, a feat he accomplished despite being born without arms. Matt started archery in 2010 and made his international debut in 2011. Sports paralympic archery sensation matt stutzmans road to rio began when he looked for a way to put food on his familys table. Matt stutzman hasnt let being born without arms break his spirit.
I was born without arms but was blessed to have been raised by two incredible and. He is also a silvermedalist paralympian, without arms, in a sport which requires. Stutzman thought, what if the 11th best archer in the world set a new world record. Matt stutzman wiki, affair, married, wife, children, world. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Farthest archery target hit male guinness world records. Matt stutzman the armless archer matt holds the guinness world record for the longest accurate archery shot of 310 yards. I want to say thanks for all the support from my family, friends, coaches, agents and sponsors i could not have done it without all their support.
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