Quick Facts
AriesBiography
James Lutz (born March 31, 1998) is an American compound archer. He became world champion in the men's individual compound event at the 2019 World Archery Championships held in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. He is the fifth compound archer from the United States to become world champion in this event. In the final, he defeated Anders Faugstad of Norway.
In 2020, he finished in 26th place in the men's compound event at The Vegas Shoot held in Las Vegas, United States.
In 2021, Lutz won the gold medal in the men's team event at the World Archery Championships held in Yankton, United States. He also competed in the men's individual compound and mixed team events.
Lutz represented the United States at the 2022 World Games held in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. He competed in the men's individual compound event. He won two medals at the 2022 Pan American Archery Championships held in Santiago, Chile: the gold medal in the men's team event and the bronze medal in the mixed team event.