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Post by Eric Roussin on Aug 28, 2013 13:22:19 GMT -5
Just published on Armwrestlers Only is a list I've assembled of pullers who, in my informed opinion based on an analysis of event results, would likely have been recognized as the best right-handed armwrestler on the planet had world rankings existed since the early days of the sport. armwrestlersonly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/chronology-of-best-armwrestlers-on.htmlIf you disagree with any of the judgments, I'd be interested in hearing why and I can then provide a rationale for my decisions. Modifications may then be made, should they be warranted. |
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Post by Bill Cox on Aug 28, 2013 13:37:30 GMT -5
Great article Eric. The research you put into this is a lot of work. Job well done.
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Post by Eric Roussin on Aug 28, 2013 13:40:58 GMT -5
Thanks Bill.
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Post by John Milne on Aug 28, 2013 13:42:20 GMT -5
Another great job Eric.
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Post by John Roberts on Aug 28, 2013 17:33:40 GMT -5
Travis won the WAF over Alexey in Ottawa in 2003 and was pretty dominant there for a while rightys if I remember correctly. I believe he was beating John ,Richard and Dave Randall around that time also. Just Sayin..
Awesome write up and History lesson Eric.
Thanks
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Post by Jean chicken wing Daigle on Aug 28, 2013 18:29:27 GMT -5
Nice job Eric
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Post by Eric Roussin on Aug 28, 2013 22:04:19 GMT -5
An argument can be made that Travis did have the best right arm around 2005, but according to the event results I've found, he never beat John Brzenk at a time when John had the #1 ranking. I believe most of Travis' legitimate wins on John occurred in 2005, when John was closer to 200 lbs.
In 2002/2003, many people believed Alexey was the best on the planet -- he had been beating everyone in Europe. But he had not yet proven he was the very best by facing the top-ranked guy (John Brzenk). So even though Travis beat Alexey at the Worlds in 2003, I wouldn't have felt justified in giving him the top spot.
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Post by Derek Costa on Aug 28, 2013 22:44:15 GMT -5
Your research ability and knowledge base are astounding.
Hopefully every new puller reads your articles to get a better understanding of the history of the sport. Its always fun to learn about the early giants of armwrestling.
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Brad Costa
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Post by Brad Costa on Aug 28, 2013 22:46:18 GMT -5
Eric,
I love this article. I cant imagine the amount of time you put into this. Thank you so much. Keep em coming!
The brad
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Post by Eric Roussin on Aug 28, 2013 23:23:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys! And yes, it does take time to put this type of thing together.
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Post by Arturo Garcia on Aug 29, 2013 9:44:17 GMT -5
I like reading the rationale behind your statements Eric, and it is obvious you put a lot of time and effort into your writings, awesome work!
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Post by Bill Sinks on Aug 29, 2013 19:41:34 GMT -5
Great job Eric !I enjoyed reading it !
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