Armless Archer Named Archer of the Year

“Once I first picked up a bow, I had no concept the heights it could take me,” Stutzman stated. “Archery has modified my life in too some ways to rely and I’m past honored to obtain this award. Go Staff USA!”

Inside moments of defeating Ai Xinliang (CHN) for the gold medal, Stutzman was already considering the influence of not solely his Paris efficiency however of his profession and the trail it carved out for others to observe.

“Are you aware what number of armless archers are right here taking pictures and feeling what I felt after I first began taking pictures? It’s not about profitable the medals, it’s about the truth that they’re competing in opposition to individuals, they’re profitable.”