Matthew Stutzman is an American archer won a gold in the Men’s compound archery at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic games 2024, find out more about Matt, his age and wife
The veteran archer won gold after narrowly beating China’s Ai Xinliang in the men’s Compound Archery final by two points.
Who is para armless archer Matthew aka Matt Stutzman, biography, age, family, wife, world record and disability
Stutzman has famously appeared in the 2013 documentary film titled ‘My Way to Olympia’ and also in the 2020 documentary film titled ‘Rising Phoenix’.
Matthew Stutzman bio
Matthew Stutzman is an American archer who was born on December 10, 1982, in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. He was born to parents Jean Stutzman, and Dr. Leon Stutzman, who is a pastor at Aspire Church, Dayton, Ohio. Matthew was born without both his arms and uses his legs and feet to carry out most of his activities.
Stutzman currently lives in Fairfield, Iowa with his wife and three sons. Mathew is popularly known by his nicknamed the “Armless Archer”. Despite his disability, Matthew is quite an active person and loves taking part in various outdoor activities. he even has a passion for driving cars.
He created a new record by scoring 149 out of 150 points at the Paralympics and holds the Guinness World Record for the farthest accurate archery shot measuring 283.47 metres.
Age and height
Matthew Stutzman is currently 41 years old and stands at a height of 1.68 m.
It’s a 1-arrow shootout. His opponent just hit a 10 about 19mm away from center.
And then, he decides… NOT TODAY! 🎯
Will never forget this archery moment in life.
Thanks, Matt Stutzman. 🙏🏾
pic.twitter.com/cQ3dNjC7Ye— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) September 2, 2024
Wife and children
Matthew Stutzman is married to his wife Jessica, and they have three children together: Alex Stutzman, Carter Stutzman, and Cameron Stutzman.
Coach
Matthew Stutzman is currently coached by Randi Smith.
Career and achievements
Over the years, Matthew Stutzman has competed across four Paralympics, in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. He managed to win a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics and currently holds a world record for the longest accurate shot in archery. Aside from the Paralympics, Matthew won a gold at the 2022 World Para Archery Championships in Dubai. He recently won a gold in the men’s Compound Archery event at the ongoing 2024 Paralympics. Given below is Matthew Stutzman’s professional medal record:
| Paralympic Games | ||
| Gold medal | 2024 Paris | Individual compound |
| Silver medal | 2012 London | Individual compound |
| Arizona Cup | ||
| Silver medal | 2014 Phoenix | Phoenix |
| Parapan American Games | ||
| Silver medal | 2015 Toronto | Individual compound |
| World Para Archery Championship | ||
| Gold medal | 2022 Dubai | Compound Men Open |