Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson is an American para-archer who has achieved numerous accolades in individual and team compound archery events. After making his international debut as a para-archer at the AAE Arizona Cup in Phoenix in 2014, Ben Thompson quickly established himself as a formidable competitor in individual and team compound archery events. That same year, he earned an individual bronze medal at the Parapan Am Championships. In 2015, Thompson competed in the Parapan American Games in Toronto, securing an individual compound open men’s medal, and also earned a gold medal in the Team Compound Open – Men event at the World Archery Para Championships.

At the same championships, he, Shelby, and Matt Stutzman further eclipsed their previous record, achieving a new world record of 2091 points in the men’s compound open team event. His exceptional achievements did not go unnoticed, as Thompson was named the Male Paralympic Athlete of the Year by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee in 2019. This recognition was further affirmed in 2020 when World Archery recognized his outstanding performance by naming him the Para men category winner for 2019. Thompson continued his consistent high-level competition, participating in the World Archery Para Championships in both 2019 and 2022.

His consistent presence on the international stage further included competing in the prestigious World Games in 2022. Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the sport’s development, Thompson joined USA Archery’s compound Athlete Advisory Council in 2022, contributing his expertise to guide future athletes. He continues to be a prominent figure in para-archery, maintaining his status as a world-class competitor and an influential voice within the sport’s governing bodies.