When and how did you start armwrestling: In small ghetto town of Russia I found an Armwrestling class, and I’ve beat guys there that used to competing before, so that what made me start doing it.
Armwrestling record (best results):
AAA national champion at 70kg and top 3 at 75kg (pulled two classes same day) Alabama / Maryland / Florida state champion 2015 Arnold Classic Armwrestling Challenge (ACAC) – 5th place at 154 lbs (watch video below) Winner / participant of over 30 events. Armwrestling projects: Toprollking Production YouTube channel. Also photography page on Facebook – Armfighter Foto/Toprollking Production. As well as instagrams: toprollking ; toprollking_photo
Armwrestling goal: Become an ultimate man.
Toughest match: Hook match with Zack Lee.
Toughest opponent(s): Roby Russel (watch video below).
Occupation: Painter.
What motivates you: I’m very unmotivated lazy bum lol.
Preferred armwrestler(s), someone who you really admire in armwrestling: Travis Bagent
Favorite quote / an idea that guides you in life: Can’t beat ’em, choke ’em.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now: Making living of Armwrestling YouTube videos.
Message to your fellow armwrestlers / pullers: Armwrestling is just two men’s holding hands. So never be mad about it.
Artem Taranenko at 2015 Arnold Classic Armwrestling Challenge (ACAC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BfOwtY5hUrh/
