The World of Archery With British Paralympian John Stubbs

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John Stubbs John on the podium in Beijing

John Stubbs, from Warrington  England is a Great Britain Paralympic archer.  John has been a member of the Archery Great Britain Squad since 1998. At the Beijin Paralympics John  set two Paralympic records and won the gold medal

John is a World and European Champion.  And he was awarded an MBE in 2006 which was presented to John by Prince Charles on behalf of the Queen.  Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Since our interview with John, John has since then, qualified to compete in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio!!

In This Episode You’ll Discover:

  • John’s  passion for archery
  • John’s Paralympic Experience
  • John’s favorite gadget on his bow
  • John’s favorite books and are they archery books?
  • John’s thoughts on how different foods affect your shooting
  • Jonh’s earliest challenge in archery
  • John’s craziest weather day in a competition
  • What kind of bow does John like?
  • And many inspiring tips

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Several great articles about John :

https://www.facebook.com/JohnStubbsParaArcher/info/?

https://m.paralympic.org/feature/john-stubbs-moment-reflection

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/paralympic-archer-given-last-rites-1276918

John Stubbs after winning the gold at the Beijing Olympics

Winning the Gold in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics

John Stubbs and Leigh posing in the family area

Paralympians John Stubbs and Leigh Walmsley posing in the family area at the 2012 London Games

John Stubbs 2012 para Olympics

Sponsor:

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Awards:

2015
Ranked #1 in World Para-Archery
Trophy – Archery GB Wheelchair Archer of the Year

Dutch Para-Archery Tournament, Almere, The Netherlands
– Bronze Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team

2014
Ranked #2 in World Para-Archery

European Para-Archery Championships, Nottwil, Switzerland
– Bronze Medal, Men’s Open Compound
– Bronze Medal, Mixed Compound Team

UK Masters, Lilleshall
– Men’s Open Compound World Record (702/720)
– Silver Medal, Men’s Compound

– Freeman of the City of London
– Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Fletchers
– Gussy Trophy – Archery GB Wheelchair Archer of the Year
– Warrington Disabled Sports Achiever of the Year
– Jim Cochrane Award for Disabled Achievement – Cheshire & Warrington Sports Awards

Asian Grand Prix, Bangkok, Thailand
– Bronze Medal, Mixed Compound Team

Asian Para Grand Prix, Bangkok, Thailand
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound
– Gold Medal, Mixed Compound Team

2013
Ranked #2 in World Para-Archery

World Archery Para Championships, Bangkok, Thailand
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team
– Silver Medal, Mixed Compound Team

Para-Archery World Invitational, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound

BWAA/Wheelpower National Championships, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound

2012
Ranked #2 in World Para-Archery

BWAA/Wheelpower National Championships, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound

Paralympic Test Event, London, UK
– Silver Medal, Men’s Open Compound

Men’s Open Compound World Record 70m (354/360)

Arizona Cup
– Gold Medal, 50m Men’s Open Compound

2011
Ranked #2 in World Para-Archery

Para World Ranking Event, Nymburk, Czech Republic
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team
– Gold Medal, Mixed Compound Team
– Bronze Medal, Men’s Open Compound

World Archery Para Championships, Turin, Italy
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team
– Silver Medal, Mixed Compound Team
– Silver Medal, Men’s Open Compound

Para-Archery World Invitational, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team

BWAA/Wheelpower National Championships, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound

Men’s Open Compound World Record (353/360)
Mixed Compound Team World Record (154/160)

2010
Ranked #3 in World Para-Archery

IPC European Championships, Vichy, France
– Gold Medal, Mixed Compound Team
– Silver Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team
– Bronze Medal, Men’s Open Compound

Arizona Cup
– Silver Medal, Mixed Compound Team
– Bronze Medal, Men’s Open Compound

Men’s Open Compound World Record
Men’s Open Compound Team World Record
Compound Mixed Team World Record

Commonwealth Sports Award for Outstanding Male Athlete with a Disability

2009
Ranked #1 in World Para-Archery

Gussy Trophy – Archery GB Wheelchair Archer of the Year

IPC World Championships, Nymburk, Czech Republic
– Silver Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team

IPC European Grand Prix/World Invitational, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound Team

2008
Ranked #1 in World Para-Archery

Paralympics, Beijing, China
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound
– Paralympic Record, qualification round
– Paralympic Record, head-to-head match

IPC European Grand Prix/World Invitational, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Men’s Open Compound Individual World Record
– Men’s Open Compound Team World Record

2007
IPC European Grand Prix/World Invitational, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound

2006
IPC European Grand Prix/World Invitational, Stoke Mandeville, UK
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound

Member of the British Empire (MBE)
Received from HRH Prince Charles for services to disabled sport

2005
IPC World Championships, Massa-Carrara, Italy
– Gold Medal, Men’s Open Compound
– Silver Medal, Men’s Compound Team