Post by joannepoole on Dec 3, 2008 17:28:50 GMT -5
Country
Great Britain.
Contact info
boomting4ever69@hotmail.co.uk
joanne_poole456@yahoo.co.uk
Joanne's blog - joannethehitwomanpoole.blogspot.com
Date of birth
January 31st, 1992.
Profession
Student.
Time in the sport
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'.
Biceps
15'.
Fighting style
Depending on the opponent. Usually deep hook but the toproll's getting better now.
Toughest opponent
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 x5
Senior British Champion
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
British Senior Champion, right arm 2008
3rd place in British Senior, left arm 2008
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 inspires you
My father Richard Poole and my training partner Tom Holland - for everything they both have done for me!
The Great Britain Team for all the support I have and the friends!
And personal favourites - Neil Pickup, Zhanna Chingule, Sarah Bäckman, Willy Deneumostier, Kevin Beberich, Arthur Dorohoff, Michael Todd, Pascal Girard, Pierre Branders and !!Devon Laratt!!.
What changes to the sport 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 Elaine 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!
Great Britain.
Contact info
boomting4ever69@hotmail.co.uk
joanne_poole456@yahoo.co.uk
Joanne's blog - joannethehitwomanpoole.blogspot.com
Date of birth
January 31st, 1992.
Profession
Student.
Time in the sport
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'.
Biceps
15'.
Fighting style
Depending on the opponent. Usually deep hook but the toproll's getting better now.
Toughest opponent
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 x5
Senior British Champion
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
British Senior Champion, right arm 2008
3rd place in British Senior, left arm 2008
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 inspires you
My father Richard Poole and my training partner Tom Holland - for everything they both have done for me!
The Great Britain Team for all the support I have and the friends!
And personal favourites - Neil Pickup, Zhanna Chingule, Sarah Bäckman, Willy Deneumostier, Kevin Beberich, Arthur Dorohoff, Michael Todd, Pascal Girard, Pierre Branders and !!Devon Laratt!!.
What changes to the sport 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 Elaine 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!