GREAT BRITIAN
CONTACT INFO:
boomting4ever69@hotmail.co.ukjoanne_poole456@yahoo.co.ukDATE OF BIRTH
January 31st, 1992.
PROFESSION
Student.
STARTED ARMWRESTLING
My dad has arm wrestled for over 20 years so it has always been in my family. I had my first competiton at 5 years old! And won! But started training at about 12 so taking it seriously for about 4 years.
WEIGHT
At the moment 70 kg but dieting now to 65 kg or maybe 60 kg if I can keep the strength.
FOREARM
14'.
BICEPTS
15'.
FIGHTING STYLE
Depending on the opponent. Usually deep hook but the toproll's getting better now.
TOUGHEST OPPONANTS
Kay Mathias (GBR), Sarah Bäckman (SWE), and Marina Krylova (RUS).
TOUGHEST MATCH
It was between me and Marina Krylova in Norway at the Europeans 2008. We were stuck in the hook (closer to my pad) holding! And then I fouled but I recon I could have beaten her!
MERITS
Junior British Champion x4
Senior British Champion 2nd
4th in the Europeans 2008, junior right hand
Belgium International Champion x2, junior right and left
Belgium International 2nd, senior right arm
Belgium International 3rd, senior left arm
New Year Cup Champion
And many more over the years from small competitions
BEST TRAINING ADVICE
Always have goals and targets. NEVER GIVE UP or say "I CAN'T" because you can do anything you want to!
ARMWRESTLERS THAT INSPIRE YOU
Of course Richard (the hit man) Poole (GBR) - My father, he has done everything for me that I needed. I love him so much!
Tom Holland (GBR), my training partner, he's always there to hurt ma arm!
Zhanna Chingule (LAT), brilliant armwrestler and always make me laugh.
Sarah Bäckman (SWE), she is my best armwrestling friend, so strong yet so lovely!
Willy Deneumostier (BEL), one of the most kindest men in the armwrestling world.
Kevin Beberich (GER), so powerful, funny and cute!
Arthur Dorohoff (LAT/GBR), he knows everything about the sport and helps me a lot.
WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE?
I would like to see more girls involved especially in Great Britain and of course I would like to see the sport become OLYMPIC!
Goals
MY GOALS
are of course to win the World Championships but also to beat Elain Barker. She is the best armwrestler in Great Britain and it would be a dream to have a great match with her. Also to become a confident and strong 60 kg armwrestler!
