Category: ARMWRESTLING

Andrey Pushkar vs. Oleg Zhokh, Alexey Semerenko, LVIV OPEN CUP 2017

2 VIDEOS: Andrey Pushkar vs. Oleg Zhokh, Alexey Semerenko, LVIV OPEN CUP 2017 RESULTS

Andrey Pushkar vs. Oleg Zhokh, Alexey Semerenko, LVIV OPEN CUP 2017
Andrey Pushkar vs. Oleg Zhokh, Alexey Semerenko, LVIV OPEN CUP 2017

THE VIDEOS ARE POSTED AFTER THE RESULTS, SCROLL DOWN.

LVIV OPEN CUP 2017 Armwrestling Tournament, 18 June 2017, Lviv, Ukraine.

SENIOR MEN LEFT + 95KG

1. Andrey Pushkar, Ternopil (0162)
2. Oleg Zhoh, Rivne (0163)
3. Alexey Semerenko, Krivoy Rog (0156)

SENIOR MEN RIGHT + 95KG

1. Andrey Pushkar, Ternopil (0162)
2. Alexey Semerenko, Krivoy Rog (0156)
3. Dmitry Ionov, Kiev (0174)

SENIOR MEN RIGHT OPEN

1. Andrey Pushkar, Ternopil (0162)
2. Alexey Semerenko, Krivoy Rog (0156)
3. Igor Paseka, Ternopil (0170)

Full results in Ukrainian on armgeneration.com
Full results translated with Google Translate

It is the same long video posted 2 times because it has more than 2 hours:

  • 1st video player is set to start at the match Andrey Pushkar vs. Oleg Zhokh (21:40)
  • 2nd video player is set to start at the match Andrey Pushkar vs. Alexey Semerenko (1:24:29 – for PC / 84:29 – for mobile phones)

НАЖИВО| LVIV OPEN CUP| ВСЕУКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ТУРНІР З АРМРЕСТЛІНГУ| ФІНАЛИ

Source: НАЖИВО Production

Devon Larratt, Todd Hutchings WAL Hammers

VIDEO: Devon Larratt and Todd Hutchings offer their WAL Hammers as prizes

Devon Larratt, Todd Hutchings WAL Hammers │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from here 1 and here 2
Devon Larratt, Todd Hutchings WAL Hammers │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from here 1 and here 2

The video made by Devon Larratt is posted at the end, scroll down.

UPDATE: I added the WAL Heavyweight Hammer engraved by Devon Larratt and what he wrote:

Devon Larratt – facebook: ” Heavyweight Hammer –
There has long been debate about who is the greatest in their class. This answer has been different, depending on your beliefs about the sport, also the opportunities and vision provided by your regions. Internationally -these last few years, perhaps there has been a more of a divide than ever. In the countries WAL reached in the last 3-4 years, it has been widely believed that this league held the best of the best from the nations from which it was fed. Money, TV, and annual expansion were some of the factors that made those involved believe that we were on a path, which with time and continued growth would provide enough benefit and motivation to unify the globe so that the true best of best would be featured. The dream of world wide unification in our sport was visible through the fog. Is the WAL dream finished? maybe, maybe not… It is my honor to have my name listed next to these great champions. When hammers change hands, a new name is added with the event/date that the transfer took place. It is my hope, that these symbols will help to continue the most essential part of our dream – to be recognized as the very best in your field. May these hammers find their rightful owners regardless of nationality or league. “

WAL Heavyweight Hammer: Marcio Barboza 2014, John Brzenk 2015, Devon Larratt 2016 │ Photo Source: Devon Larratt [edited by XSportNews]
WAL Heavyweight Hammer: Marcio Barboza 2014, John Brzenk 2015, Devon Larratt 2016 │ Photo Source: Devon Larratt [edited by XSportNews]
Allison Renoos Hutchings – facebook: ” Devon Larratt proposed the winners of each weight class 2016 offer their hammer up for the winner of those who have trained all year to earn the 2017 hammer. Fantastic idea. Todd’s in.
(I’m not telling Todd you cried Devon <3) ”

Allison Renoos Hutchings – facebook: ” For those of you who don’t follow World Arm Wrestling League (Those of you who do, have heard enough comments I know!) :
For 1 year, in addition to his 50+ hr work week, Todd has had a 2nd job. It gets him up at 4 am every day, he returns to it every evening after his day job and every single weekend. He travels for it out of pocket around the country for mandatory meetings and to train. It’s labor intensive and grueling and injuries are common. (Once upon a time, a Monster ripped his bicep clean off and most thought he was mortal and wouldn’t recover!) His family life and schedule revolve around it -no time off. He doesn’t just have to show up to the job to get paid-he has to compete for it- against every person in the world who covets that position; **and let me tell you, the competition is vicious**. But no one can argue anyone works harder or is more disciplined at it or had more to lose than Todd. He has to be better than the best in the world at what he does or he doesn’t get the paycheck at the end of each year.
This year payday was June 29th in Vegas at the World Armwrestling League Championships. He was to earn $25,000 live on ESPN if he proved he earned it. On June 14th he learned the sponsorship fell through and there will be no $25k, no mega-venue, no live ESPN, no hammers. He’s uttered not a single complaint. Blamed no one. He’s tried to make those who’ve worked so hard alongside him laugh with him in the face of it. Refuses to allow self-pity. (Ok, there *was* a night of binge-eating M&Ms and guzzling expensive whiskey and staying up most of the night with me watching movies, after a year of strict health and weight requirements.)
Thanks to truly dedicated people behind the scenes, there will still be a chance to compete for the position and *because of the level of competition*, this is an honor in itself. He’s still going to compete that day. We’ll still get to see our armwrestling family.
He got up early again today to train just as hard as if the paycheck was $25k–because if you’re going to do something, you do your best no matter; you don’t half-ass it.
(You don’t need to tell him I posted this because there’s “feelings” and you know what he thinks about those..😐.)
Bonus: For those who haven’t seen Todd in action, here’s a great video. ”

Neil Pickup – facebook: ” I’d received a lot of PM’s, texts & e mails the last few days asking me about the situation with the WAL Finals cancellation & what is now happening in Vegas. Just to clarify my position on the subject, after having had it formally confirmed by WAL last night, that they do not require my input or assistance in Vegas as there is no role for me to fulfil there at this Event, I have decided that I will minimise my losses & will be staying home with my Family. My Flights & Hotels were booked & paid for on a non-refundable basis but to travel to Vegas & leave my Wife & Sons, again, for no real reason doesn’t sit well with me. I have not been & am not in any way involved in the organisation of the planned WAL Event in Vegas therefore so as such, I will unfortunately not be able to answer anyone’s further questions on this subject. My understanding is however that very experienced, good people like Bart Wood, Frank Bean, Karen Mainard Bean & Travis Bagent will be responsible for organising the Event & I’d like to take this opportunity to wish them & everyone involved in the WAL Event the very best of luck. The whole situation with the WAL Vegas Finals has been extremely unfortunate for everyone involved & I am absolutely sure that it is a situation that nobody wanted to be in at this time. Thank you to Steve Kaplan & the entire WAL Team for the opportunities & for allowing me to be involved in the WAL Events to date. Thank you also to the wider Armwrestling community for accepting me in the Role which I’ve been afforded in WAL Events to date. I tried my best to do a good job & I really hope that my efforts contributed positively to the past Events & Shows.
Finally to my friends who will be in Vegas to Pull, make it happen Guys, you are all the foundation of the Sport, I’ll miss being with you in Vegas & I look forward to hopefully seeing you all again down the Tracks. ”

wal 2017

Source: Devon Larratt

Anubis and Sobek armwrestling

POLL: Do you think Armwrestling is cursed ? VIDEO

Anubis and Sobek armwrestling │ Image Source: Arm wrestling by HeiXieXun
Anubis and Sobek armwrestling │ Image Source: Arm wrestling by HeiXieXun

Please read the text and answer the poll. You can choose multiple options. Thank you. 🙂

Over the years, there were many attempts to popularize the sport of armwrestling. If we look only at the last 5 years, we had  which raised our hopes up, and when armwrestlers started to believe the show will do great things for the sport of armwrestling, the show got cancelled.

Now I feel that the same thing happens with WAL. Something is not right. What happened with WAL, made us appreciate more the promoters who dedicated their lives to promoting armwrestling events for more than 20 years.

When I don’t feel good about what happens in Armwrestling, I think (as a joke) about an ancient curse over this sport.

I believe it is safe to assume that this thing we call now Armwrestling was practiced (in a different form) from ancient Egyptian times. I know this was said before about armwrestling, although I didn’t see any proof, they had many Combat Sport Activities in Ancient Egypt.

Maybe, just maybe a pharaoh / god / cat got so upset over losing an armwrestling match that he put a curse on Armwrestling. 🙂

The curse could have been like: Armwrestling will never grow big, people will never find out that the great pharaoh / god / cat lost an armwrestling match. 🙂


Allison Renoos Hutchings – facebook: ” I’m still going to Vegas. And I’m still bringing Todd. And he’s still bringing his side pressure. I figure if 250 of you line up across a table from him for $100 matches, we’ll recoup our losses in an hour. 💪🌞🍺🍹👙 ”

https://www.facebook.com/Armendwesson/videos/1802709616709719/

Armend Havoc Wesson – facebook: ” Uploaded after 195 text messages.
A sad response to finding out about the WAL being cancelled. For some this news is all too familiar. Grab your tissues. 😓 “

WAL 2017 Championship Cancelled

UPDATE: WAL 2017 Championship UnCancelled, Comments, VIDEO

WAL 2017 Championship Cancelled │Image Source: Artem Toproll
WAL 2017 Championship Cancelled │Image Source: Artem Toproll

UPDATE:

World Armwrestling League – facebook:

” Arm Wrestlers – Below are updates on 2017 Championships:
Please read the below carefully and check back here for updates. Below are the current times/location for WAL 2017 Championships competition.
Weigh-ins:
When: Wednesday, June 28
9 am – 12 pm
2 pm – 5 pm
7 pm – 9:30 pm
All weigh-in blocks are open to all divisions, men and women, pro and amateur.
Location: Excalibur Hotel and Casino (host hotel) – Devonshire / Aquitane Room
Note: Weight classes and weigh-ins will be at WAL standards, meaning there is NO WEIGHT GIVEN under any circumstances. There is no clothing allowance and there are no pounds given. Athletes who do not make weight may enter the next class up.
Important! Amateurs who can’t make it to the posted weigh-in times need to email Karen Bean immediately at: [email protected]
WAL 2017 Championships Competition
Thursday, June 29
10 am: Start time for Pros
1 pm: Amateur start time
4:30 pm: Pro Finals
After Party to follow at 10 pm
Location / Venue:
Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
6611 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Note: Venue is all ages until 7 pm (competition expected to be completed by then)
Free parking is available onsite
Uniforms:
– Definitely NO OTHER LEAGUE SHIRTS can be worn.
– All FINALISTS MUST be in WAL shirts.
– In Prelims, competitors are highly encouraged to wear their free WAL shirt, but are not required.
There will be prizes and giveaways available at the competition
WAL will not stream on it’s official channel.
PLEASE check back here for updates.
Anyone traveling that has any problems such as flight delays, etc that can affect weigh ins or competition, feel free to contact Karen Bean at [email protected] or text 423-923-2077. ”
Best of luck to all competitors. It’s going to be a great event! ”

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World Armwrestling League – facebook:

” An UPDATE on Championships shirts:

– For Prelims, competitors are highly encouraged to wear their FREE WAL shirt, but not required
– All Finalists must wear WAL shirts
– NO OTHER LEAGUE SHIRT can be worn

See you at Championships! ”

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World Armwrestling League – facebook:

” WAL Nation,
UPDATE: Following yesterday’s news about the cancellation of our televised 2017 Championship event, the League has the following update: WAL WILL RUN its untelevised 2017 Championships in Las Vegas. Details on venue and schedule are still to come, but here are the basics:
Event will be directed/managed by Bart Wood and Karen Bean
Venue is still TBD, and once locked, schedule will be set.
Tentative dates are still Thursday June 29 and/or Friday June 30.
We will have both Pro and Amateur divisions and the same weight classes for men and women.
Prize money: THERE WILL BE PRIZE MONEY for the pro divisions. $1,000 for each Men’s division winner, $500 for each Women’s division winner.
Please direct all questions to Bart Wood at [email protected].
Updates will follow as soon as they become available.
Thank you,
WAL ”

Tim Lewis – facebook: ” Bart Wood is the new untelevised 2017 championship still being run under the WAL umbrella ? Do you know whether this is it for good or whether things plan on continuing next year? A lot of us just feel like we deserve straight answers. ”

Bart Wood – facebook: ” This is a WAL sanctioned event backed by WAL. ”

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World Armwrestling League – facebook:

” WAL Nation,
WAL has made the difficult decision not to host the 2017 Championships. While we understand that this decision may come as a surprise to many of you, especially because it is close to the Championships, the reason for the timing is because we were actively negotiating several large critical partnerships that would have moved WAL and the sport forward in a substantial way. We wanted to give as much time as possible to accomplish this goal for the league and the sport but unfortunately, these deals didn’t get done in time, therefore we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2017 Championships.
We want to thank everyone who has supported WAL and the sport. ”

Gary Goodridge – facebook: ” I had trained a friend of mine. He had already qualified Janek Kwias we have been training for sometime now. Tonight we were on our last hard practice. Then we found out in the middle of practice. What we have been training for, spent many hours of training, was not going to happen. This was my first tournament back in a long time. We were also going to stay in Las Vegas for a week afterwards. Paid for our rooms and our plane tickets. I was never so disappointed when I found out these yahoos cancelled the tournament tonight. I am so disappointed with these idiots. There is no way that they didn’t know this awhile ago. They could of save us and many people from losing so much money. Along with all the hard training and time that we put into this. Two weeks before Tournament they cancelled. Needless to say this is one of the reasons I left the sport. Idiots promise in the moon and the stars. Then all we get is dirt or a no-show from promoters. I will never again waste my time and effort with idiots. I am so very disappointed in these bloody people. I love armwrestling and always have. But I hate these bloody yahoos that carry-on with crap and burn us in the end. ”

Tommy SE – facebook: ” World Armwrestling League you don’t cancel the event, you do something nevertheless, different venue, no prizes, despite the disagreements, etc. You just screwed people up, vulnerable, hard-working people. This is an atrocity and sad day for the sport. You have no idea what you have done to something we all love and support with our hearts. I just hope you understand WAL is done, you have dishonored, disrespected and touched us where it hurts the most. ”

Jonathan Hoffmann – facebook: ” If #wal doesn’t pay back flights etc and do some damage control then they could be looking at a serious issue with a lawsuit.. maybe class action ”

James Worke – facebook: ” The money made on qualifiers should be used to reimburse those going to finals that are losing money on nonrefundable flights, etc ”

Chase Stratton – facebook: ” My family and I just lost nearly $700 on non refundable plane tickets. This really hurts us. We had no idea this could happen, especially since the tournament is only 2 weeks away. ”

Christ Russakis – facebook: ” This is a sad day for the sport of Armwrestling!! This seems to happen to all that try!! But Wal could of handled cancellation better than this!! After everyone has trained and paid for the trip!! Just awful news!!! ”

Kevin Nelson – facebook: ” Armwrestle for the sport, for that match that you dug deep and left it all on the table wether on tv or in some guy’s garage. Do this and you will never lose! ”

Greg Gray -facebook: ” Have your July plans just been cancelled. Well come on down to Bonebreaker Gym, we’re having a tournament!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1358496194244278/ ”

Jason Biava – facebook: ” What is sooooo difficult to have a CREDIBLE organization that keeps promises??? There is more than enough support, from athletes and spectators alike…. Could someone please get there shit together??????? ”

James Worke – facebook: ” It will be damn near impossible for wal to recover from this stunt ”

Carlisle Jay – facebook: ” Oh that’s it – It’s drained money-time & resources from m hundreds of people & Fucking Billionaire DICK Cancels show- Because he’s going to lose money- He canceling because someone Didn’t Buy his TV SHOW?
He could fund this out of pocket- Steve K- You rich fuck – Just PAY OUT- You Gambled You lost-
So you fuck over hundreds of People who supported you for years-
WAL
PUT A FORK IN THAT SHIT -THEY ARE DONE… ”

Jamieson Lalande – facebook: ” Wow now that’s unprofessional especially 2 weeks out pfft ”

Bill Sager – facebook: ” Do we still get the hotel discount? I already paid and am getting married there also ..F!!K u wal !!!! ”

James Worke – facebook: ” If they dont take care of these elite pullers that are gonna take a loss for this stunt, they’re done, cuz the elite wont support them after this otherwise ”

Anthony Paul Letterio – facebook: ” Like many i spent money on airfare hotel ect ”

Maateiwarangi Heta-morris – facebook: ” Fuck yous ”

Zurab Kavtaradze – facebook: ” I think and hope the UAL might step in for help like in 2013 ”

Joshua Gustin Grant – facebook: ” A group of promoters should join together and make this event happen, maybe the prize money can’t be there, but the tourney should happen!! Leonard Harkless Bill Collins Karen Mainard Bean Anthony Paul Letterio Denise Wattles ”

Jody Williams – facebook: ” I’ll say one last thing and let it go. Ya’ll need to thank Bill Collins, Denise Wattles, Leonard Harkless, Karen Mainard Bean, Frank Bean & others. These folks have been putting on tournaments for decades they’ve seen leagues come and go, and when the smoke cleared to this day they’re still putting on great tournaments. As a avid armwrestling fan and competitor……I thank you all. ”

Rick Pinkney – facebook: ” I woke up this morning with many messages about the WAL and how I should be happy that it failed. Well,, I’m not happy about it. Even though they dropped their Championship on top of the one I had been planning for over 1 1/2 years. Failure of one organization hurt all organizations.
When something like this happens it’s just bad for the sport. Friends from across Canada, the US, Europe and Australia are losing a lot of money by this cancellation. Being in the sport for as long as I have, I’ve seen this happen several times. Each time it happens it takes a toll on the next promoter that comes along. That person may have great intentions but the seeds of doubt that were planted by the previous failures will hurt them. Now this failure will really hurt the next person more than ever. Why? Because Steve was a billionaire and everyone figured those deep pockets wouldn’t do this. The fact that it was cancelled this close to the event will have lasting implications.
Just remember that when the next big one comes along and it will, do not forget about all the small promoters out there that have been busting their asses all these years to bring you even the small local events. If you’re in the US support and thank the people like Karen, Leonard, Denise and Bill and all the State directors for their hard work and dedication to the sport. In Canada we have a great bunch of Provincial directors and promoters like Perry and Joe that put on events to make this sport what it is.
We may not be in the Olympics or have million dollar pay checks but we have passion for the sport and a love of the people in it. Do not let one small set back dissuade you from continuing in the sport. If it does then you weren’t a real armwrestler to begin with. ”

Artem Toproll – facebook: ” Okay well since there is needs to be a tournament to replace,there is as well needs to be a new hammer.
Artem Toproll Classic “Cocaine n Hookers” series overall champion hammer! Proudly supported by Scott Warren Reza Dilmaghanian Mike Moore #proud #murica #undefeated ”

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1568400489901519

https://www.facebook.com/100001947493090/videos/1568400549901513/

Dalabrytet 2017

RESULTS: Dalabrytet 2017, VIDEOS

Dalabrytet 2017 │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from the videos
Dalabrytet 2017 │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from the videos

2 videos are posted after the results, scroll down.

This results table was made by XSportNews using the official results from Ann Johansson – Svensk Armsport.

Dalabrytet 2017
Left Hand Right Hand
Subjunior -12 girls Subjunior -12 girls
1 Oda Enqvist 1 Alva Tjärnberg
2 Alva Tjärnberg 2 Kela Kleinsmith
3 Kela Kleinsmith 3 Oda Enqvist
4 Elise Zografos 4 Elise Zografos
5 Natalie Zografos 5 Natalie Zografos
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Subjunior -12 boys Subjunior -12 boys
1 Fabian Sundling 1 Fabian Sundling
2 Rasmul Pallesen 2 Rasmul Pallesen
3 Simon Andersson 3 Simon Andersson
4 Viggo Claesson 4 Viggo Claesson
5 Noel Enqvist 5 Kastor Zografos
6 Kastor Zografos 6 Noel Enqvist
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Junior 18 girls -60 Junior 18 girls -60
1 Amanda Kristensson 1 Emilia Boberg
2 Emilia Boberg 2 Amanda Kristensson
3 Oda Enqvist 3 Alva Tjärnberg
4 Alva Tjärnberg 4 Oda Enqvist
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Junior 18 girls +60 Junior 18 girls +60
1 Emelie Lindroth 1 Julia Pershage
2 Julia Pershage 2 Wihlma Sandberg
3 Wihlma Sandberg 3 Emma Skye
4 Emma Skye
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Junior 18 boys -75 Junior 18 boys -75
1 Fabia Sundling 1 Fabia Sundling
2 Rasmul Pappesen 2 Rasmul Pappesen
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Junior 18 boys +75 Junior 18 boys +75
1 William Larsson 1 Isac Ingesson
2 Gentrit Meholli 2 Levi Andre Kvarsnes
3 Emil Andesson 3 Gentrit Meholli
4 William Larsson
5 Emil Andesson
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K1 Ladies 60 K1 Ladies 60
1 Anna Johansson 1 Anna Johansson
2 Julia Pershage 2 Anna Eriksson
3 Teresia Olsson 3 Jonna Brandt
4 Christien Wahlund 4 Teresia Olsson
5 Emma Skye 5 Alexandra Lundin
6 Alexandra Lundin 6 Emma Skye
7 Amanda Krisensson 7 Christien Wahlund
8 Jonna Brandt 8 Amanda Krisensson
9 Jenny Waltersson 9 Jenny Waltersson
10 Julia Pershage
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K1 Men -75 K1 Men -75
1 Tomas Björklund 1 Måns Lindblad
2 Tony Matsson 2 Tony Matsson
3 Mats Hellman 3 Tomas Björklund
4 Måns Lindblad 4 Mats Hellman
5 Miguel Ström 5 Miguel Ström
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K1 Men -90 K1 Men -90
1 Alexander Östman 1 Mattias Zografos
2 Mattias Zografos 2 Marcus Mellgren
3 Christoffer Larsson 3 Isac Ingesson
4 Isac Ingesson 5 Jocke Tällström
5 Marcus Mellgren 5 Alexander Östman
5 Mikael Lindström 6 Levi Andre Kvarsnes
6 Jocke Tällström 7 Torbjörn Reutergård
7 Kent Andersson 8 Markus Lindberg
8 Torbjörn Reutergård 9 Christoffer Larsson
9 Filip Johansson 10 Mario Savim
10 Markus Lindberg 11 Mikael Lindström
11 Raymond Enqvist 12 Filip Johansson
12 Mario Savim 13 Raymond Enqvist
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K1 Men +90 K1 Men +90
1 Leif Larsson 1 Marcus Edbom
2 Alexander Gärdsborg 2 Mikael Grönholm
3 Petter Nyrén 3 Leif Larsson
4 Marcus Edbom 4 Alexander Gärdsborg
5 Fredrik Granat 5 Marcus Lindberg
6 Alexander Astravos 6 Tuppe Klaesson
7 Mikael Grönholm 7 Lelle Karlsson
8 Tuppe Klaesson 8 Nicklas Jansson
9 Nicklas Jansson 9 Fredrik Granat
10 Marcus Lindberg 10 Alexander Astravos
11 Lelle Karlsson
12 Tobias Skutnäs
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Masters Men -86 Masters Men -86
1 Jonas Sundling 1 Niklas Berg
2 Stefan Norström 2 Anders Karlsson
3 Stefan Karlström 3 Claes Mårtensson
4 Niklas Berg 4 Stefan Norström
5 Anders Karlsson 5 Torbjörn Reutergård
6 Claes Mårtensson 6 Stefan Karlström
7 Torbjörn Reutergård
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Masters Men +86 Masters Men +86
1 Rickard Listam 1 Anders Svensson
2 Claes Månsson 2 Rickard Listam
3 Anders Svensson 3 Leif Larsson
4 Leif Larsson 4 Mikael Grönholm
5 LG Fahlborg 5 LG Fahlborg
6 Lelle Karlsson 6 Lelle Karlsson
7 Mikael Grönholm 7 Claes Mårtensson
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Pro Ladies -65 Pro Ladies -65
1 Emelie Lindroth 1 Angelica Blomström
2 Hanna Skye 2 Hanna Skye
3 Angelica Blomström
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Pro Ladies +65 Pro Ladies +65
1 Ulrica Seijbold 1 Ulrica Seijbold
2 Kristina Jonsson 2 Johanna Hinrichsen
3 Helena Pettersson 3 Helena Pettersson
4 Johanna Hinrichsen 4 Corenilia Lundqvist
5 Corenilia Lundqvist
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Pro Men -70 Pro Men -70
1 Jonathan Järvinen 1 Krigge Wiklund
2 Emil Johansson 2 Marius Lusca
3 Marius Lusca 3 Emil Johansson
4 Måns Lindblad 4 Måns Lindblad
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Pro Men -78 Pro Men -78
1 Robert Rodin 1 Robert Rodin
2 Johan Jonsson 2 Razmindas Duvydas
3 Razmindas Duvydas 3 Jonas Sundling
4 Andreas Westman 4 Andreas Westman
5 Marius Lusca 5 Kim Matsson
6 Kim Matsson 6 Johan Jonsson
7 Jimmy Nyqvist 7 Jimmy Nyqvist
8 Marius Lusca
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Pro Men -86 Pro Men -86
1 Daniel Andronache 1 Daniel Andronache
2 Robert Rodin 2 Robert Rodin
3 Niklas Hedman 3 Niklas Hedman
4 Anders Karlsson 4 Niklas Berg
5 Claes Mårtensson 5 Kent Andersson
6 Niklas Berg 6 Stefan Karlström
7 Stefan Karlström
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Pro Men -95 Pro Men -95
1 Vaios Anthoulis 1 Jonathan Renberg
2 Jonathan Renberg 2 Vaios Anthoulis
3 Tobias Pedersen 3 Tobias Pedersen
4 Markus Möricke 4 Markus Möricke
5 LG Fahlborg 5 LG Fahlborg
6 Claes Mårtensson
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Pro Men +95 Pro Men +95
1 Saulius Abromaitis 1 Erik Fahlgren
2 Erik Fahlgren 2 Saulius Abromaitis
3 Daniel Kristenssen 3 Anders Svensson
4 Tobias Sporrong 4 Martin Sohlin
5 Ralf Johansson 5 Lasse Kickbush
6 Daniel Nyrén 6 Tobias Sporrong
7 Erik persson 7 Ralf Johansson
8 Linnus Rönnholm 8 Daniel Nyrén
9 Andreas Tjärnberg 9 Andreas Tjärnberg
10 Erik persson
11 Linnus Rönnholm
12 Petter Nyrén
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S.A.TV Productions – Dalabrytet 2017

Dalabrytet 2017 – Razminas Dovydas VS Robert Rodin

Source: SwedenArmwrestlingTelevision

Zloty Tur 2017

INFO: ZLOTY TUR 2017 and ARMFIGHT

Zloty Tur 2017 │Collage made by XSportNews using images from PAL - Professional Armwrestling and armpower.net
Zloty Tur 2017 │Collage made by XSportNews using images from PAL – Professional Armwrestling and armpower.net

ZLOTY TUR ARMWRESTLING WORLD CUP
RUMIA 2017

XIV PROFESSIONAL ARMWRESTLING WORLD CUP
17th INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT “ZLOTY TUR CUP”

SCHEDULE OF EVENT

Thursday / Friday – 16-17th of November 2017
Arrival of the competitors (teams)

Friday – 17th of November 2017
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. – WEIGH-IN CONTROL

Saturday – 18th of November 2017
09.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. – elimination left hand
6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. – semi-finals, cup- finals and Open left hand
9.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m. – VENDETTA all STARS Rumia – ARMFIGHT # 48 v1

Sunday – 19th of November 2017
09.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. – elimination right hand
6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. – semi-finals, cup- finals and Open right hand
9.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m. – VENDETTA all STARS Rumia – ARMFIGHT # 48 v2

Monday – 20th of November 2017
Teams departure

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WEIGHT CATEGORIES:

Men right, left hand:
63kg, 70kg, 78kg, 86kg, 95kg, 105kg, +105kg, OPEN category

Women right, left hand:
52kg, 57kg, 65kg, +65kg

The maximum number of fighters in OPEN category class is 12 persons. ( 1 competitors from 86 kg, 2 competitors from 95 kg, 3 competitors from 105kg, 6 competitors from +105kg). Organizer has a right to add more competitors to the open cathegory.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:

In every weight category, left and right arm, any number of contestants may enter, from every country. There is no limit to the number of contestants.

The competition is going to be held in a double elimination system.

The competitors taking part in the XIV Professionals’ World Cup are obliged to compete in the T-shirts provided by the organizer only.

The teams’ captains or the competitors themselves are responsible for the insurance.

The organizer reserves the exclusive right of interpretation and changing the present regulations.

Source: armpower.net

The schedule for Zloty Tur 2017 is posted after the info about Armfight 47. This is a bit confusing because  took place in March 2017 during Super Match 2017. I don’t know if it is just a mistake or PAL doesn’t consider anymore those matches as being ARMFIGHT #47. We’ll wait and see.

Igor Mazurenko – vk, 7 June 2017 (Google Translate):

” Armwrestling lovers will have to wait until the autumn to see the next “Star Vendetta – Armfayt №47”.
PAL has decided to hold the Star Vendetta during Zloty Tour 2017. Who we’ll see in this battle – afraid even to report in advance. I can only lift the curtain of talks, which we are, for example, with Devon Larratt who is willing to fight for a world title on his left hand. Who are with him – yet secret. Of course, what could be the Vendetta without Pushkar, Trubin, Babayev, Sasho Andreev, Todd, Bresnan ? These athletes are also likely to see “Star Vendetta – Armfayt №47» in Poland in November this year.”

Nevada State Armwrestling Championship 2017

RESULTS: 2017 Nevada State Championship: Rustam Babayev, Chris Chandler, Scot Mendelson, VIDEOS

Rustam Babayev, Chris Chandler, Scot Mendelson, Nevada State Armwrestling Championship 2017 │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from the videos
Rustam Babayev, Chris Chandler, Scot Mendelson, Nevada State Armwrestling Championship 2017 │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from the videos

3 VIDEOS ARE POSTED AFTER THE RESULTS TABLE, SCROLL DOWN.

UPDATE: Rustam Babaiev is also the Overall Left Hand & Right Hand Champion at 2017 Nevada State Pro-Am Armwrestling Championship. It is explained after the results table how the Overalls are made at this championship.

Rustam Babayev won 3 categories with right arm, and 2 categories with left arm. Vazgen Soghoyan also did very good.

This results table was made by XSportNews using the official brackets / results from United States Armwrestling Association.

2017 Nevada State Armwrestling Championship 2017
28 May 2017, Tonopah Convention Center, Tonopah, Nevada, USA
Ladies Right Open
1. Christina Craddock-Jones
2. Lisa Wolfley
3. Amanda Dunn
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PRO LEFT 165 lb PRO RIGHT 165 lb
1. Vazgen Soghoyan 1. Vazgen Soghoyan
2. John Burgeson 2. John Burgeson
3. Yurii Makarov 3. Yurii Makarov
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PRO LEFT 198 lb PRO RIGHT 198 lb
1. Rustam Babaiev 1. Rustam Babaiev
2. Vazgen Soghoyan 2. Vazgen Soghoyan
3. Scott Wynn 3. Luke Pulscher
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PRO LEFT 199+ lb PRO RIGHT 242 lb
1. Rustam Babaiev 1. Rustam Babaiev
2. Chris Chandler 2. Vazgen Soghoyan
3. Jeff Alexander 3. Scott Wynn
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PRO RIGHT 243+ lb
1. Rustam Babaiev
2. Scot Mendelson
3. Chris Chandler
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Rustam Babaiev is also the Overall Left Hand & Right Hand Champion at 2017 Nevada State Pro-Am Armwrestling Championship.
I asked the United States Armwrestling Association for the top 3 of the Overalls and this is the answer I received:
” The way we do a overall…..we start at the heaviest class and it is a single elimination finishing with the lightest. So for the heavyweight to win he has to beat everyone. Bottom line, there is no bracket or other placement other than the winner “
Rustam Babaiev - Left & Right Hand Overall Champion │ Image Source: Rustam Babaiev instagram
Rustam Babaiev – Left & Right Hand Overall Champion │ Image Source: Rustam Babaiev instagram

INFO ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP ► 2017 Nevada State Pro-Am Armwrestling Championship, Tonopah Convention Center

Rustam Babaiev vs Chris Chandler Right arm at Nevada State Armwrestling Championship 2017


Source: Vazgen Soghoyan

Scot MENDELSON vs Chris CHANDLER at Nevada State Armwrestling Championship 2017 – RIGHT HAND
https://www.facebook.com/scott.wynn.77/videos/1503392746351017/
Source: Scott Wynn

Rustam BABAIEV vs Chris CHANDLER at Nevada State Armwrestling Championship 2017 – LEFT HAND / ARM
https://www.facebook.com/scott.wynn.77/videos/1503343169689308/
Source: Scott Wynn

Sabin Badulescu vs Levan Saginashvili, EuroArm 2017

2 VIDEOS: Sabin Badulescu vs. Levan Saginashvili, Referee Grip Debate, EuroArm 2017

Sabin Badulescu vs Levan Saginashvili, Referee Grip, EuroArm 2017 │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from the videos
Sabin Badulescu vs Levan Saginashvili, Referee Grip, EuroArm 2017 │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from the videos

I have to say this was funny, and I believe many armwrestlers who know Sabin Badulescu are happy it happened this way (myself included). I posted both original videos at the end, scroll down.

But there are some deeper problems with this match:

1. It was a false start for Sabin Badulescu.

2. The referee let the match continue although Sabin started before the referee lifted his hands.

3. The referee not only let the match continue, but he said GO after the match already started, he was aware that Sabin Badulescu made a false start but he didn’t stop the match. I showed in the capture I made when the referee said GO.

4. It was a Referee Grip.

5. What would have happened if let’s say Sabin would had won the match ? I never was a fan of Arsen Liliev because he won many matches like this, on false start.

6. On running foul rules used by ARM WARS or WAL maybe this would have been ok, but at EuroArm we use WAF rules.

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” 8.2 Referee Grip
8.2.1 Competitors have 30 seconds to “Grip Up”. If in that time, they have not gripped up, they will be given a “referee’s grip”. A referees’ grip consists of the following procedure. (2013)
8.2.2 Competitors’ hands are placed palm to palm by the referee, the thumbs are pushed down by the referee, the fingers are wrapped by the referee, first one competitor, then the other. As they are wrapped referee asks competitor if he/she wants their thumb covered or not. Thumb knuckles will be showing, forefingers level, wrists straight and arms centered. Competitors are not to move
from this set up.
8.2.3 Examples of movement are fingers re-gripping, back pressure, bending wrists, early start or elbow lifting off the pad.
8.2.4 Any movement by any competitor will result in a foul being given against the one that moves. ”

Source: World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) Rules of Armwrestling Sit-down and Standing

EuroArm 2017/ Right Arm/ SENIORS Table 3

Source: WORLD ARMWRESTLING FEDERATION

Senior Men +110 kg RIGHT – Euro Arm 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXfDawSSr0Y&t=321

Source: Global Armwrestling

Rod Lenette

R.I.P. Rod Lenette (1967 – 2017)

Rod Lenette │ Capture by XSportNews from I'm Back - Documentary about a World Armwrestler Champion
Rod Lenette │ Capture by XSportNews from I’m Back – Documentary about a World Armwrestler Champion

UPDATE: Rod Lenette was born on 10 February 1967. Thanks to Jessica Page for the info.

Rod Lenette died on Tuesday morning, 23 May 2017.

You can watch a video documentary about Rod “Rambo” Lenette and his fight with Lypodistrophy at the end, scroll down.

‎Neil Pickup – facebook: ” You were the Armwrestler whose level all other British Pullers aspired to, you were the Armwrestler I looked up to, you were my target, you were my inspiration, you were my goal, your presence within any Event was undeniable, your character on & off the Table unquestionable, you became my friend, you loved & lived for the same sport I did, you were someone who always had my respect, thank you for all the wonderful memories, you were & will always be a true Legend of British Armwrestling & you will never be forgotten. Your presence will be sadly missed, R.I.P. Brother til we meet again at the Table in a different place. Neil xXx ”

Rod Lenette – facebook: ” My daddy touched so many people’s lives and we would like to celebrate his life with everybody that knew and loved him. We are having a celebration of live, not a funeral. This will be held at Oakley sports and social club on Saturday the 3rd June from 12:00 onwards. No flowers please as there is a go find me page set up by ‘Maria George’. Proceeds will go to all the good causes that helped my daddy stay alive as long as he did. There will be an open mic for any eulogies. Please come dressed for a celebration, not a funeral. Happy not sad, just as he would have wanted. Everybody is welcome, please spread the word so we can all say goodbye together. ”

► Rod ‘Rambo Lenette Legacy – gofundme.com

I’m Back – Documentary about a World Armwrestler Champion

Source: Shooting Frame Productions

WAL 2017 CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIED ARMWRESTLERS & REGISTRATION

WAL 2017 CHAMPIONSHIPS: QUALIFIED ARMWRESTLERS & REGISTRATION

Ian Carnegie vs. Travis Bagent, WAL 2017 CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIED ARMWRESTLERS &amp; REGISTRATION │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from walunderground.com
Ian Carnegie vs. Travis Bagent, WAL 2017 CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIED ARMWRESTLERS & REGISTRATION │ Collage made by XSportNews using images from walunderground.com

” Arm Wrestlers!

The WAL 2017 Championships are upon us! Time for a couple of important & exciting announcements.

For the PRO classes

1. The deadline to register for the 2017 Championships is JUNE 1, 2017. If you are qualified to Las Vegas and planning to attend, please go register NOW here. If you do not register by June 1, we will award your place to the next qualified puller.

2. If you are qualified to attend Championships and do not plan to attend, please let us know immediately at [email protected].
Because we need to create custom shirts with competitors’ names on them, please let us know as soon as possible if you do not plan to use your WAL Championship spot so we can inform others to attend.

3. Once you have registered, all competitors need to send a picture/scan of their valid ID to: [email protected] to compete.

Final points to remember:

  • The House of Blues is an 18+ venue.
  • As with all previous Championships, Las Vegas pro competitors will be required to sign an appearance, liability and likeness exclusivity agreement with a 24-month term.
  • Remember: you can only compete on arm(s) that qualified for Las Vegas. You can not compete on both arms if you only qualified through on one.

For the AMATEUR classes

  • Deadline to register for Las Vegas is JUNE 8, 2017. Pre-registration is required.
  • No need to let us know if you are an amateur who is not attending Las Vegas.
  • Amateur competitors are not required to sign a likeness exclusivity agreement. “

Source: walunderground.com

This table was made by XSportNews using the official data from walunderground.com

-165 lb / -75 kg LEFT HAND -165 lb / -75 kg RIGHT HAND
Sam Harris Sam Harris
Janis Amolins Janis Amolins
Ezzy Worden Ezzy Worden
Justin Bishop Justin Bishop
Grant Bundy Ray Hennerichs
George Whitfield Brian Malek
Ray Hennerichs Randy Louive
Adam Wilmot Adam Wilmot
Dan Bellefeuille Dan Bellefeuille
Jeremy Fraley Brandon Simpson
Jesse Weichart Roby Russell
Bryan Koerner Lance Treen
Artem Taranenko Artem Taranenko
Iliya Saidov Iliya Saidov
Dustin Cook Dustin Cook
Gerold Dees Paul Fisher
Patrick Baffa LeiRaun Baldwin
Ali Hamadiya Ali Hamadiya
Ethan Fritsche Ethan Fritsche
Tom Holland- England Tom Holland- England
Patrik Berg- Sweden Patrik Berg- Sweden
Klaidas Marciukaitis- England Klaidas Marciukaitis- England
Njornor Martinson- Norway Craig Sanders- England
Degzon Lajci- Norway Anil Najran- England
Jordan Davis Jordan Davis
Zurab Kayta Kyle Howarth
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-195 lb / -88.6 kg LEFT HAND -195 lb / -88.6 kg RIGHT HAND
Todd Hutchings Todd Hutchings
Storm Chellino Storm Chellino
Rob Vigeant Rob Vigeant
Eric Roussin Craig Tullier
Alen Turcinhodzic Michael Grimaldi
Quinlan Mendez Quinlan Mendez
Paul Talbott Paul Talbott
Robertas Prozivalskis Joel Hudik
Tony Kitowski Tony Kitowski
Mike Selearis Mike Selearis
Jordan Sill Jordan Sill
Brandon Ellsessor Brandon Ellsessor
Alan Guerra Corey Lyon
Shea Dickie Evo Stuller
Danial Worley Kevin Robertson
Sam Tabbert Ryan Johnston
Pavlo Derbedyenyev Dallas Langston
Seth Barnett Daniel Mosier
Frode Haugland- Norway Frode Haugland- Norway
Niklas Nannestad- Sweden Niklas Nannestad- Sweden
Andreas Hoffner- Germany Paul Maiden- England
Niclas Lindberg- Sweden Niclas Lindberg- Sweden
Sean Paterson- Scotland Meindert Nentjes- Holland
Glen Bengtsson- Sweden Glen Bengtsson- Sweden
Daniel Tesch Daniel Tesch
Phil Rasmussen Anmol Sandhu
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-225 lb / -102 kg LEFT HAND -225 lb / -102 kg RIGHT HAND
Devon Larratt Devon Larratt
Matt Mask Matt Mask
Ron Bath Ron Bath
Marcio Barboza Marcio Barboza
Derrick Simmons Frank Hirst
Scott Ballinger Scott Ballinger
Chase Stratton Steven Green
David Weakland David Weakland
Dickie Spiroff Colby Anderson
Jadako Talton John Milne
Jerome Loud Jerome Loud
Anthony Lowe Anthony Lowe
Miki Moto Bo Oleson
Josh Moeck Nick Brown
Ernest Stranz Jose Ramos
Ryan Barnett Ryan Barnett
Chris Hintgen Rance Clayton
Adis Turcinhodzic Chase Stratton
Stefan Tamas- England Stefan Tamas- England
Magnus Lundgren- Sweden Magnus Lundgren- Sweden
Lee Webber- England Jonathan Renberg- Sweden
Phillip Sohm- Austria Marvin Palmer- England
Darius Anelauskas- Norway Michael Gattoni- England
Ryan Scott Ryan Scott
Brett Coutts Brett Coutts
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225+ lb / +102 kg LEFT HAND 225+ lb / +102 kg RIGHT HAND
Dave Chaffee Dave Chaffee
Ryan Espey Ryan Espey
Kody Merritt Chris Chandler
Jeff Slater Jeff Slater
Eric Woelfel Nick Zinna
Jerry Cadorette Jerry Cadorette
Tom Nelson Tom Nelson
Travis Bagent Travis Bagent
Ian Carnegie Ian Carnegie
Shawn Lattimer Micheal Todd
Karl Stanley Karl Stanley
Bryce Talton Stephen Siwek
Marc Guay Marc Guay
Kent Damore Ranell Duncan
Chuck Young Chuck Young
Janek Kwias Ruben Santiesteban
John Jackson Matthew Taylor
Michael Ware Nick Traxler
Josh McInturff Bill Runkle
Ciprian Tapaszto- England BJ Fokakis
Ray Lillemo- Norway Robby Burnett
Sindre Halland- Norway Ciprian Tapazsto- England
Gregory Schnieder- France Stephen Sowah- England
Ralf Johansson- Sweden Sindre Halland- Norway
Ben Carroll Eric Kurvink- Holland
Maate Heta-morris Ralf Johansson- Sweden
Ben Carroll
Maate Heta-morris
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-128 lb / -58 kg LEFT HAND -128 lb / -58 kg RIGHT HAND
Deb Selearis Deb Selearis
Michelle Smart Michelle Smart
Tatiane Faria Tatiane Faria
Nadiya Wilczynski Nadiya Wilczynski
Jodi Larratt Jodi Larratt
Julie Nutsch Julie Nutsch
Jessalynn Carosella Jessalynn Carosella
Katrina Mock- Germany Katrina Mock- Germany
Erika Ketola- Finland Jonna Blind- Sweden
Jonna Blind- Sweden Gabriela Gherghe- England
Gabriela Gherghe- England Erika Ketola- Finland
Maria Lundqvist- Sweden Maria Lundqvist- Sweden
Kaleigh Maldonado Kaleigh Maldonado
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-148 lb / -67 kg LEFT HAND -148 lb / -67 kg RIGHT HAND
Lisa Wolfley Lisa Wolfley
Michelle Dougan Michelle Dougan
Andrea Lalonde Joyce King
Nancy Nally Tamara Mitts
Angie Rose Angie Rose
Kali Cassanova Kali Cassanova
Debbie Banaian Debbie Banaian
Tyann Hintgen Tyann Hintgen
Kayla Jackson Kayla Jackson
Autumn Cote Autumn Cote
Shawna Feist Shawna Fesit
Megan Traxler Megan Traxler
Veronica Knight Veronica Knight
Tamara Mitts Fia Reisek- Sweden
Shauna Rubin Sarah Nyberg- Sweden
Fia Reisek- Sweden Piritta Hannukari- Finland
Sarah Nyberg- Sweden
Piritta Hannukari- Finland
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148+ lb / +67 kg LEFT HAND 148+ lb / +67 kg RIGHT HAND
Sarah Backman Sarah Backman
Alma Keuhl Alma Keuhl
Nancy Hart Nancy Hart
Elizabeth Sack Elizabeth Sack
Natasha Batt Natasha Batt
Angela Matthews Angela Matthews
Josee Morneau Josee Morneau
Heidi Cordner Heidi Cordner
Deena Haynes Deena Haynes
Angela Hall Angela Hall
Ana Kenah Ana Kenah
Malin Kleinsmith- Sweden Malin Kleinsmith- Sweden
Nat Dennison Nat Dennison
Sarah Rodwell Sarah Rodwell
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