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(AP) - An Iowa archer born without arms will compete for the U.S. Paralympics team.

Matt Stutzman, of Fairfield, told KCCI-TV (http://bit.ly/J9euGo) that he's overwhelmed that he was selected to shoot at 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

The competition begins Aug. 20.

Stutzman says he's getting a lot of attention for his ability to shoot a bow and arrow despite being born without arms, but he's focusing his attention on winning a gold medal.

He's been training up to eight hours a day.

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Information from: KCCI-TV, http://www.kcci.com

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