Name & Surname:

James Whelan

Province & Country:

Limpopo / South Africa

Date of Birth:

4 March 1986

Profession:

Wetmill Manager

Started arm wrestling:

July 2008

Weight:

85kg

Fighting style:

Hook

Your toughest opponent(s):

DeWet Botha

Merits:

SA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:

SA NATIONAL RANKINGS:

LOCAL SA COMPETITIONS:

4th - Men 90kg (Left) - PowerPro/Inferno Gym Invitational 2011
2nd - Men 90kg (Right) - PowerPro/Inferno Gym Invitational 2011

4th - Men 90kg (Right) - Bela Bela Annual Beerfest Challenge 2010

4th - Men 90kg (Right) - LA Sport Summer Festival 2009
8th - Men 90kg (Left) - Armsport Madness 2009
7th - Men 90kg (Right) - Armsport Madness 2009

5th - Men Open (Right) - Meropa Challenge 2008
 

Best training advice:

Table training

Arm wrestlers that inspire you

Philip Nel, Danie Stroebel and Jacques Geel

What changes would you like to see in this sport?

More events in the Limpopo area