colorado armwrestling hall of fame 2012-2024

2012 - 2013

2012 - Travis Berggren

2013 - Paul Rosas

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2014-2015

2012 - 2013

2014 - Keith Powers

2015 - Brent Norris

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2016-2017

2012 - 2013

2016-2017

2016 - Gina Tracy

2017 - Rick Cisneros

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2018-2019

2016-2017

2018 - Russ & Brandy Stark

2019 - Margie Ciaccio

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2020-2022

2018-2019

2020-2022

2020 - Lenny Lockert

2022 - Chris Boyd

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2023-2024

2018-2019

2020-2022

2023 - Crystal Andasola

2024 - Justin Kaufman

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2012 Travis Berggren

About Travis

Nickname: "The Bull".
Started: 1996.
Location: Manassa, CO.
Supermatch song: Kid Rock "Baw-Wit-D-Baw".
States: (8) CO, KS, MO, NM, NV, OK, TX, WY.
Check out Travis' HOF video curtesy of Flash Graphics......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONwpvOrdviI
Check out Travis competing..........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM4afWZQ9T0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBrM1Q9JVak

Titles

Local/Pro:

(CO) 2003 USAA Law Enforcement Challenge - 3rd.
(CO) 2003 CA Brewski’s II Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Iliff Park Saloon Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's III Finalist.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s IV – 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s V Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s VI – 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA Manassa Valley Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Mile High Pro/Am Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA All Stars Pro/Am Champion.
(KS) 2012 KA Chingawassa Days Champion.
(CO) 2013 MHA Rocky Mountain Games Right/Left Overall Champion.
(CO) 2017 MHA Rocky Mountain Games Right Overall Champion.
(MO) 2017 KC Fallen Hero's Pro/Am Finalist.
(KS) 2014 Central Kansas Free Fair Abilene Overall Champion.
(CO) 2019 MHA Rocky Mountain Games Right/Left Overall Champion.

State:

**** 7-time KS State Champion.

**** State titles in 4 states. (CO, KS, NM, OK).

(NM) 2001 WPAA NM State Champion.
(CO) 2006 MHA CO State Champion.
(NM) 2007 NMA NM State – 3rd.
(CO) 2008 MHA CO State Champion.
(NM) 2009 NMA NM State Finalist.
(NM) 2010 NMA NM State Finalist.
(OK) 2011 USAA OK State Champion.
(CO) 2011 MHA CO State Champion.
(TX) 2011 TXA TX State Overall Champion.
(CO) 2012 MHA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2013 MHA CO State Champion.
(KS) 2013 KA KS State Overall Champion.
(CO) 2014 MHA CO State Champion.
(NM) 2014 NMA NM State Champion.
(CO) 2015 NMA NM State Finalist.

Regional:

**** 2-time Rocky Mountain Regional Champion.

**** 15-time North Central Kansas Regional Champion.

(CO) 2004 CA High Plains Regional Pro/Am Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA Southern CO Regional Champion.
(CO) 2007 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion.
(CO) 2009 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion.
(CO) 2012 MHA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(NM) 2013 NMA Southwest Regional Overall Champion.
(CO) 2013 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion.
(CO) 2014 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion.
(CO) 2016 MHA Mountain States Regional Finalist.

National:

**** 5-time WPAA National Finalist.

(NV) 1996 WPAA National Championship - 2nd.
(NV) 1997 WPAA National Champion - 1st/1st.
(NV) 1999 WPAA National Champion - 1st/1st.
(CO) 2006 Competed at USAF National Championship.
(MO) 2007 Competed at USAF National Championship.

International:

(NV) 2004 PAC Ultimate Vegas International Trophy Class Champion.
(NV) 2005 PAC Ultimate Vegas International Trophy Class – 3rd.
(MO) 2008 ROTN Champion.
(CO) 2010 World Police & Fire Overall Champion.

Records/Rankings/Awards

Ranked #1 in Colorado - WAF (243+).
Ranked #1 in Colorado - WPAA (219#, 220+).
Ranked in the top 10 in the US (WPAA).
2006 Colorado #1 Overall Champion.
Multi-time Kansas #1 Overall Champion.
2004 MHA 243+ Points Champion.
5-time WPAA National Finalist.
CO All-decade Team - 1990's.

Promoting/Referee

Director Valley Armwrestling Association - 1999 - 2006
Director Kansas ArmSports - 2007 - Present.
Head Referee - Colorado ArmSports, Mile High ArmSports, New Mexico ArmSports, WPAA, Top Roll Armwrestling, USAA, West Texas ArmSports.

More about Travis

First tournament and how did you place? - 1996 Abilene KS Free Fair Armwrestling. I went two-and-out.
Occupation? Truck Driver.
Favorite technique? - Hook.
Hobbies? Hunting & Fishing.
Biggest Armwrestling accomplishment? - I have pulled for over 24 years without a major injury.
What do you do for training? Bicycle tube on table. Gym 5 days a week.
Most Memorable Match? My first win against Scott Flemming. Scott is a World Champion who I have a lot of respect for.
Toughest Opponents? Rich Simpson and Emlyn Williams.
Tourney win you are most proud of? Winning the World Police & Fire Overall Championship.
Best advise ? - "Yesterday is a given and tomorrow is never promised."
Biggest obstacle faced ? - Self motivation.
Other Noteables? Former CO State High School Wrestling Champion (189#).

2014 KEITH POWERS

About Keith

Nickname: "Over" Powers.
Started: 1996.
Location: Thornton, CO.
Supermatch Song: Saliva "Click-Click-Boom".
States: (11) CO, NC, NV, WY, NM, MT, MO, FL, CA, UT, WI.
Countries: (4) USA, Bulgaria, Brazil, Poland.
Check out Keith's HOF video.........

Titles

Local:

(CO) 2003 CA Brewski's Challenge I Champion.
(CO) 2003 CA Brewski's Challenge II Finalist.
(CO) 2003 CA Iliff Park Saloon Challenge - 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA Iliff Park Saloon Challenge Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's Challenge III Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's Challenge IV Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Mannasa Valley Challenge Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's V Challenge Overall Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's VI Challenge - 4th.
(CO) 2006 CA America's Challenge Champion.

State:

(CO) 1999 AAA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2001 USAA CO State Champion.
(WY) 2001 USAA WY State Champion.
(CO) 2002 USAA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2003 USAA/AAA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA CO State Champion.
(NM) 2007 NMA NM State Champion.
(CO) 2007 MHA CO State - 3rd.
(CO) 2008 MHA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2009 MHA CO State Champion.
(FL) 2009 AAA FL State Finalist.
(CO) 2010 MHA CO State Finalist.
(CO) 2011 MHA CO State Finalist.
(CO) 2012 MHA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2013 MHA CO State Champion.

Regional/Pro:

(CO) 1996 WPAA Rocky Mountain Regionals - 4th.
(CO) 2001 CA Blue Mountain Stampede Pro/Am Finalist.
(CO) 2004 CA High Plains Pro/Am Overall Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA Southern CO Pro/Am Regional Finalist.
(NC) 2007 AAA Get a Grip Pro/Am Champion.
(NM) 2008 NMA Fuddrucker's Pro/Am Champion.
(CO) 2014 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion.

National/International:

(NV) 1996 WPAA National Championship - 3rd. (169#)
(NV) 2004 Competed at the Ultimate Vegas International Championship. (165#)
(CO) 2006 USAF National Championship - 6th. (176#)
(MO) 2007 USAF National Championship - 4th. (176#)
(UT) 2008 Competed at USAF National Championship. (176#)
(MT) 2010 Competed at USAF National Championship. (176#)
(NV) 2010 Competed at USAA National Championship. (176#)
(CA) 2011 Competed at UAL II International Championship.
(NV) 2011 UAL Harrah's Lake Tahoe International Champion.
(NV) 2012 USAF National Championship - 2nd. (176#)
(WI) 2013 USAF National Championship - 1st. (176#)

World:

(Bulgaria) 2007 WAF World Championship - 12th/32nd. (165#)
(Brazil) 2012 WAF World Championship - 16th. (176#)
(Poland) 2013 WAF World Championship - 1st/19th. (176#)

Supermatch/Megamatch/Round Robin:

(NM) 2010 NM State 190# Left Megamatch Champion.

Records/Rankings/Awards

2012 Colorado #1 Overall Champion.
Colorado Armwrestler of the Year - 2007, 2012, 2013.
CO All-time Team - 2010, 2020.
CO All-decade Team - 2000's, 2010's.
Competed in 4 countries - USA, Bulgaria, Brazil, Poland. (Tied for 4th All-time)
Only man in Colorado history to win a WAF World Championship.
One of only three "4-star Hall of Famer's" (Margie Ciaccio, Kelli Holmes)
Ranked #1 in Colorado - WPAA (169#)
Ranked #1 in Colorado in a record 7 WAF divisions. (165#, 176#, 187#, 198#, 220#, 242#, 243+#)
Ranked in the top 10 in the US. (In the Hook Rankings/WPAA)
Ranked in the top 10 in North America. (In the Hook Rankings)
9-time CO State Champion. (2nd All-time) 99', 01', 02', 03', 04', 08', 09', 12', 13'.

More About Keith

Favorite training technique?:I spend a lot of time in the gym when I'm getting ready for an event, very little time on the table because I tend to injure myself and that just sets me back, and I really like to turn everyday tasks at work into training, i.e., wrist curling conduit and equipment while crossing a job site, and pulling wire until I can't even squeeze my hands!
Favorite technique?: Top Roll.
Best advice?: Be the underdog until you're not!
Biggest Armwrestling accomplishment?: Winning the gold medal at the WAF World Championship.
Most memorable match?: Against Robertas Prozivalskis at the 2012 Nationals, I just remember being so nervous and scared and then it was over, I had won.
Tournament/accomplishment you are most proud of?: This was actually a second place finish at the 2012 Unified Nationals because the class was incredibly stacked and I was able to knock some big names off my list!
Toughest opponent?: Has got to be Corey Miller because we've pulled so many times that we each know what the other will do and that if one of us comes in in top shape, they'll most likely be that day's victor.
First tournament and how did you place?: WPAA Rocky Mountain Regionals. I went undefeated for about 10 matches before I got to the semi-finals and got crushed by Kevin Fanger.
Biggest obstacle faced?: Neck injury in late 2007 that set me back for a couple of years.
Occupation?: Industrial electrical.
Hobbies?: Absolutely love working out, riding motorcycles, and of course armwrestling.
Unique fact?: At 6'2" and a 175lbs I still managed to achieve 18 1/2" arms!
Other notables in the sport or anything else you would like to say?: I would like to say thank you to everyone I have ever pulled before, win or lose, because you made me a better arm wrestler and kept me humble by your amazing sportsmanship!

2015 BRENT NORRIS

About Brent

Nickname: "Iron Man".
Started: 1995.
Location: Morrison, CO.
Supermatch Song: Ozzy Osbourne "Iron Man".
States: (22) AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, IL, LA, MI, MO, MT, NM, NE, NC, NV, SC, TX, UT, WI, WY.
Countries: (6) USA, Japan, England, Brazil, Bulgaria, Italy.
Check out Brent competing at the 2008 Colorado State Armwrestling Championship......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftFElUe-JN8

Titles

Local:

(MI) 1999 Paul Bunyon Challenge - 4th.
(CO) 2003 CA Iliff Park Saloon Challenge Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s V Challenge – 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s VI Challenge – 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s VII Challenge – 4th.
(CO) 2005 CA Brewski's VIII Challenge Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA Brewski's IX Challenge Finalist.
(CO) 2007 MHA Challenger Challenge - 3rd.
(CO) 2008 MHA Loose Caboose Champion.
(CO) 2011 MHA Warrior Classic Finalist.
(NM) 2011 NMA NM Games - 3rd.
(CO) 2013 MHA RMSG Finalist.
(CO) 2014 MHA RMSG Champion.
(CO) 2015 MHA RMSG - 4th.
(CA) 2021 1st Annual Vacaville California Finalist.
(CA) 2024 CAE Evo Sports Expo Challenge Finalist. (154#)

State:

(ID) AAA ID State Champion.
(NE) 2002 AAA NE State Finalist.
(CA) 2003 CA State Finalist.
(WY) 2003 USAA WY State – 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA CO State Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA CO State Finalist.
(CA) 2005 CA State Finalist.
(CA) 2006 CA State - 3rd.
(CO) 2007 MHA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2008 MHA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2010 MHA CO State - 3rd.
(NM) 2010 NMA NM State Finalist.
(NM) 2011 NMA NM State - 3rd.
(CO) 2011 MHA CO State - 3rd.
(CO) 2012 MHA CO State - 3rd.
(TX) 2015 WAL TX State Finalist.
(CO) 2018 CA CO State Finalist.
(LA) 2019 USAA LA State Finalist.
(AZ) 2024 ASE AZ State Finalist. (154#)

Regional:

(CO) 3-time WPAA Rocky Mtn Regional Champion.
(CA) 2004 West Coast Regional Championship Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2011 MHA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2012 MHA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2013 MHA Mountain States Regionals - 4th.
(CO) 2014 NAL Regional Champion.

National:

(LA) 1999 AAA National Championship - no placing.
(IL) 2002 USAF National Championship - no placing.
(IN) 2003 USAF National Championship – 5th.
(NV) 2003 USAA National Championship – 3rd/5th.
(IA) 2004 AAA National Championship – 4th.
(AR) 2005 USAF National Championship – 2nd/5th.
(SC) 2005 AAA National Championship - no placing.
(CO) 2006 USAF Nationals - 2nd/3rd.
(MO) 2007 USAF National Championship – 3rd/4th.
(UT) 2008 USAF National Championship - 3rd.
(AR) 2009 USAF National Championship - 1st.
(NV) 2010 USAA National Championship - 1st.
(MT) 2010 USAF National Championship - 3rd.
(NM) 2011 USAA National Championship - 4th/4th.
(NV) 2012 USAF National Championship - 2nd/3rd.
(WI) 2013 USAF National Championship - 3rd.

Pro/International:

(CO) 2002 Sundance Bar Pro Championship - 3rd.
(CA) 2003 World Wristwrestling Championship - 3rd.
(FL) 2004 Battle at the Beach Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA All Stars Pro/Am Finalist.
(NM) 2008 NMA Fuddrucker’s Pro/Am Champion.
(LA) 2009 Contraband Days Champion.
(CO) 2010 World Police/Fire Championship Finalist.
(CA) 2014 UAL 8 International Championship – 8th.
(LA) 2015 Contraband Days - 3rd.
(LA) 2016 Contraband Days – 3rd.

World:

(Brazil) 2004 WAF World Championship - ?/?
(Japan) 2005 WAF World Championship – 9th/10th.
(England) 2006 WAF World Championship - 12th/17th.
(Bulgaria) 2007 WAF World Championship – 12th/15th. (132#)
(Italy) 2009 WAF World’s – 18th (132#)
(NV/USA) 2010 WAF World’s – 12th/15th. (132#)
(Brazil) 2012 WAF World’s – 11th/12th. (132#)
(FL/USA) 2021 IFA World's - 6th/7th. (154#)

Supermatch/Megamatch/Round Robin:

(NC) 2009 Get a Grip Supermatch Champion.
(CO) 2009 Mountain States Regional Supermatch Champion. (143#)

Records/Rankings/Awards

Competed in 21 states (Tied for CO record with Stan Karapetyan) - AR, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, IL, LA, MI, MO, MT, NM, NE, NC, NV, SC, TX, UT, WI, WY,
Competed in 6 countries (CO record) - USA, Japan, England, Brazil, Bulgaria, Italy.
Competed in 8 World Championships (CO record) - USA(2), Japan, England, Brazil(2), Bulgaria, Italy.
Competed in 16 National Championships (USAA, AAA, USAF) (CO record)
16 top 4 finishes at the National Championships (USAA, AAA, USAF) (2nd All-time CO)
Ranked #1 in CO (WAF) - 132#, 143#, 154#.
Ranked #1 in CO (WPAA) - 145#.
Ranked in the top 10 in the US. (Pin Arm Rankings)
Ranked in the top 10 in North America. (Pin Arm Rankings)
2006 Colorado Armwrestler of the Year.
2007 Colorado Armwrestler of the Year.
CO All-time Team. (2010, 2020.)
CO All-decade Team. (2000's, 2010's)
2017 Louisiana Armwrestling Hall of Fame Inductee.
Merle Meeter's/Denise Wattles' Professional Armwrestling Hall of Fame Inductee.

2016 GINA TRACY

About Gina

Started: 1980.
Location: Denver, CO.
States: (6) CO, NM, SD, NE, ID, MO.
Countries: (2) USA, Canada.
Check out Gina's HOF announcement....... https://www.facebook.com/groups/112064442140838/permalink/1395468527133750/
Gina winning the 1993 AAA Sitdown Nationals...........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo5OnGopT94&t=37s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWqJDGSNOZs&t=28s

Gina winning the 1991 Yukon Jack Championship...........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLhsZL-aTjY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9Gfp7J0aQ

Titles

State/Regional:

(NM) 1980 WPAA Southwest Regional Championship Finalist.
(CO) 1987 WPAA Rocky Mountain Regional Finalist.
(CO) 1991 Yukon Jack Regional Champion. (Open)
(CO) 1992 AAA Yukon Jack Regional Champion.
(NE) 1992 AAA Pull for the Hungry Finalist.
(CO) 1992 AAA Colorado State Champion.
(CO) 1992 WPAA Rocky Mountain Regionals - 3rd.
(CO) 1993 WPAA Rocky Mountain Regional Finalist.
(CO) 1993 AAA Colorado State Champion.
(SD) 1994 AAA Riverboat Days Finalist.

National/International/World:

(MO) 1993 AAA National Champion. (121#)
(Canada) 1993 WAF World Championship - 4th. (121#)
(SD) 1994 USWA National Finalist.
(ID) 1995 AAA National Championship - 4th.

Records/Rankings/Awards

CO All-time Team (1990, 2000, 2010, 2020.)
CO All-decade Team (1980's, 1990's)
Ranked #1 CO (121#, 132#, 143#, 144+#.)
Ranked in the top 10 in the US. (WAF)
Ranked in the top 10 in North America. (WAF)
Ranked in the top 10 in the World. (WAF)
1993 CO Armwrestler of the Year.
1994 CO Armwrestler of the Year.

More About Gina

First tourney and how did you place? My first tournament was actually in Albuquerque in 1980 when I was 14 at a mall. I entered with my brothers and I was the only one who went to finals. I won over adult women twice my size. There was no weight class.
Most memorable match or tourney?: It was at a restaurant probably about a year into my adult arm wrestling journey. My final opponent of the evening easily outweighed me by 30 lbs and was much taller, and she had a reputation for breaking arms. My family including my daughter was with me and was crying not wanting me to wrestle. Now of course I had to win twice so that was kind of traumatic. It turned out that I did win both matches and my family went wild!! I also met my husband there that night. We divorced many years later but that night was a great night.
Favorite technique?: Mental technique: dressing in tight, kind of girly outfits. This seemed to make my opponents think I was whimpy. Physical technique: being fast.
What did you do for training?: I did some weightlifting and I had a table to train on. My daughter, from time to time, would bring her high school guy friends over for me to practice with. They stopped coming after awhile. Ha ha ha
Before Armwrestling?: No sports but always active.
Occupation?: I am a graphic designer and fine artist.
Hobbies?: Doing Improv. Writing. Painting. Roller skating. Yoga. Reading. Travel.
Anything else you would like to say?: I have been invited to participate at a “meet a professional” day representing the sport of arm wrestling at our local YMCA this summer. I’m proud to have been an arm wrestler despite the naive thinking most people have about the sport.

2017 RICK CISNEROS

About Rick

Started: 2000.
City/State: Denver, Colorado.
States: (9) CO, NE, WY, NV, AR, UT, ND, NM, AZ.
Countries: (2) USA, Finland.
Check out Rick HOF announcement on Facebook........

https://www.facebook.com/groups/112064442140838/permalink/2073282542685675

Career Highlights

Co-Director Colorado ArmSports 2001-2005.
Co-Director Mile High ArmSports 2006-2019.
WAF Junior level certification - 2008.
WAF Senior level certification - 2012.
Refereed in multiple National Championships for the USAF & USAA.
2000 USAF National Championship Finalist.
Represented Team USA at the 2000 WAF World Championship in Finland.
2003 USAF National Champiionship - 4th.
2006 USAF National Championship Finalist.
2006 Reno Reunion Pro/Am Finalist.
2007 Reno Reunion Pro/Am Finalist.
2007 USAF National Championship - 3rd.
2010 World Police & Fire International Finalist.

Records/Rankings/Awards

First Senior WAF referee in Colorado history.
Refereed at multiple USAF National Championships.
Refereed at the USAA National Championships.
Refereed in a record 11 different organizations (Mile High ArmSports, Colorado ArmSports, New Mexico ArmSports, West Texas ArmSports, United States Armwrestling Association, United States Armwrestling Federation, World Professional Armwrestling Association, American ArmSports Association, National Armwrestling league, Ultimate Armwrestling League, World Armwrestling League.)

More about Rick

Rick is a decorated veteran of the United States Navy, a 25 year decorated veteran of the Aurora Police Department, and is the owner of Ricky Bobby BBQ. Rick has been Co-director of Colorado ArmSports and Mile High ArmSports and head referee in 2001. He has brought in numerous sponsors and new hosts and helped promote over 100 MHA events over 20 years. From Rick:...."I started arm wrestling while I was in the Navy overseas on a WESTPAC cruise in pubs and bars 1976. I came home and continued to arm wrestle in Lyons Colorado in bars with very little structure and rules. My hobbies are sculpting wood, wood working, Drag racing, metal car art, 4x4 my 1972 Blazer, snowmobiling, ATVing, river fishing, yard work and gardening (my quiet place), air brushing helmets and vehicles, pen and ink drawing, pencil drawing just to name a few. My most memorable puller to referee was Travis Bagent…. loud, funny, gets in his opponents head, smack talker…… and believe it or not has been very respectful towards me. Most memorable MHA tourney….tough one. There were many. The tourney in Lyons Colorado. Murphy’s Law came into effect. “What can go wrong will go wrong and at the worst possible moment.” I almost quit the sport and I had to do a lot of soul searching to keep my composure and continue to referee. That was a bad one. On the good side there were plenty of great tournaments....... Southern Colorado tournaments in Alamosa were always fun. Lots of heavy weights and an all around good competition. Most proud of…. Becoming a Senior WAF Referee, Colorado Armwrestling Hall of Fame inductee, and representing Team USA at the WAF World Championships in Finland. Of all the pullers I have met and refereed, one thing is certain, their commitment to the sport, their competitive nature and respect they have in themselves as well as their family is second to none. Good, honest people. Having said that, all of the men, women and kids in this sport has made me a better man."

2018 BRANDY STARK

About Brandy

Started: 2002.
Location: Manitou Springs, CO.
States: (12) CO, MO, NV, FL, UT, SD, ID, CT, CA, NM, IL, VT.
Brandy's HOF announcement on Facebook......

https://www.facebook.com/groups/112064442140838/permalink/2692147430799180/

Brandy featured in the Denver Post and Greeley Tribune.....

https://www.greeleytribune.com/news/local/competitive-arm-wrestlers-rely-on-skill-strategy/

Brandy in action.........

https://www.facebook.com/brandy.stark.7/videos/vb.561430041/10153542724300042/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

https://www.facebook.com/brandy.stark.7/videos/vb.561430041/10153481343075042/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

https://www.facebook.com/brandy.stark.7/videos/vb.561430041/10153481342600042/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

Titles

Local:

(VT) 2002 VT Armwrestling.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's III - 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's V Overall Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's VI Overall Champion.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's VII Overall Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA Workout West Overall Champion.
(CO) 2008 MHA Loose Caboose Champion.
(CO) 2009 MHA Thunder in the Rockies Overall Champion.
(CO) 2011 MHA Warrior Classic Champion.
(CO) 2013 MHA Noonan’s Overall Champion.
(CO) 2018 MHA RMSG Overall Champion.

State:

(CO) 2004 CA CO State Overall Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA CO State Overall Champion.
(CO) 2006 CA CO State Overall Champion.
(CO) 2007 CA CO State Overall Champion.
(ID) 2007 AAA ID State Finalist.
(CO) 2008 CA CO State Champion.
(CO) 2009 CA CO State Overall Champion.
(NM) 2011 NMA NM State Finalist.
(CO) 2013 CO State Overall Champion.

Regional:

(CO) 2005 CA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA Southern CO Regional Finalist.
(CT) 2009 Northeast Armwrestling Championship VI - 3rd.
(CO) 2011 MHA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2013 MHA Mountain States Regional Finalist.
(CA) 2017 WAL Western Regional Finalist.

Pro:

(CO) 2005 CA All Stars Pro/Am Finalist.
(CO) 2006 CA Xtremes Pro/Am Champion.
(SD) 2007 USAA Brawl for it all Pro/Am Champion.
(MO) 2007 ROTN - 3rd.
(SD) 2008 Brawl for it all Overall Champion.
(ID) 2008 Bad to the Bone Champion.
(MO) 2008 ROTN Finalist.
(ID) 2009 Bad to the Bone Finalist.
(ID) 2011 Bad to the Bone Champion.
(CA) 2015 Battle in the Desert Overall Champion.
(CA) 2015 9/11 Bakersfield Overall Champion.
(CA) 2018 NAL Riverside Super Series Champion.
(CA) 2018 USAA Legion Sports Fest Pro/Am Finalist.
(CA) 2022 CAL Compound Battle Royal Champion.
(CA) 2023 UAL Anaheim Fit Expo Champion.

National:

(CO) 2006 USAF National Championship - 3rd/3rd.
(NV) 2007 USAA National Championship - 3rd.
(NV) 2008 USAA National Championship - 1st/2nd.
(FL) 2008 AAA National Championship. 1st/1st.
(UT) 2008 USAF National Championship - 3rd.
(NV) 2009 USAA National Championship - 2nd.

International:

(CO) 2010 World Police/Fire Championship - 2nd/3rd.
(CA) 2011 UAL 2 Championship - 2nd.
(IL) 2014 UAL 6 Championship - 1st/1st.
(CA) 2014 UAL 8 Championship - 4th.

Supermatch/Megamatch/Round Robin:

(FL) 2012 Arm Assassination Supermatch Champion.

Records/Rankings/Awards

2004 Colorado Rookie of the Year.
4-time CO Women's #1 Overall Champion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2013).
2008 Colorado Armwrestler of the Year.
7-time CO State Champion (Tied for 4th All-time).
Ranked in the top 10 in the US (In the Hook Rankings).
Ranked in the top 10 in North America (In the Hook Rankings).
Ranked #1 in Colorado. (WAF 144+)
Ranked #1 in California Right & Left. (California Armwrestling League).
CO All-time Team (2010, 2020.)
CO All-decade Team (2000's, 2010's)
Pro Armwrestling Hall of Fame Inductee (Merle Meeter/Denise Wattles).

Promoting

Co-Director, Colorado ArmSports 2004, 2005, 2006.
Co-Director, WPAA Rocky Mountain Regionals 2006.
Co-Host, 2006 USAF National Championship (Denver).
Co-Director, 2005 Workout West Challenge with over 100 kids/teens entries. (One of the largest in US history.)

2018 RUSSELL STARK

About Russ

Nickname: "Tin Cup".
Started: 2002.
Location: Manitou Springs, CO.
Supermatch Song: Korn "Right Now".
States: (12) CO, UT, SD, MO, WY, ID, VT, NY, NV, OH, CT, CA,
Russ' HOF announcement on Facebook.......

https://www.facebook.com/groups/112064442140838/permalink/2692147430799180/

Russ featured in the Greeley Tribune.....

https://www.greeleytribune.com/news/local/competitive-arm-wrestlers-rely-on-skill-strategy/

Russ in action .....

https://www.facebook.com/russell.stark.986/videos/vb.100004455660240/450380408453811/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

https://www.facebook.com/russell.stark.986/videos/vb.100004455660240/450346875123831/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

https://www.facebook.com/brandy.stark.7/videos/vb.561430041/10153689495435042/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

https://www.facebook.com/100004455660240/videos/155637370645752

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4izLGpzrSQs

Titles

Local:

(VT) 2002 Vermont I Armwrestling.
(VT) 2002 Vermont II Armwrestling.
NY) 2002 New York Armwrestling.
CO) 2004 CA Brewski's III - 3rd.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's IV Finalist.
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's V Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA Brewski's VI Finalist.
CO) 2004 CA Brewski's VII Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA All-Stars Pro/Am Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA Brewski's VIII Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA Brewski's IX - 3rd.
(CO) 2005 CA Workout West Challenge - 3rd.
(CO) 2006 MHA America's Bar & Grill Finalist.
(CO) 2007 MHA Challenger's - 3rd.
(CO) 2011 MHA Warrior Classic Finalist.
(CA) 2016 CA WAL Armwrestling Champion.
(CO) 2018 MHA RMSG Finalist.

State:

(CO) 2004 CA CO State Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA CO State Finalist.
(CO) 2006 MHA CO State - 4th.
(ID) 2007 AAA ID State Champion.
CO) 2009 MHA CO State - 3rd.
(CO) 2010 MHA CO State - 3rd.
(CO) 2013 MHA CO State Overall Champion.
(CA) 2015 WAL CA State Champion.
(CA) 2023 UAL CA State Champion.

Regional:

(CO) 2004 CA High Plains Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2005 CA Mountain States Regional Champion.
(CO) 2005 CA Southern CO Regional Finalist.
(CO) 2006 WPAA Rocky Mountain Regional Champion.
(CO) 2006 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion.
(CO) 2011 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion.
(CO) 2013 MHA Mountain States Regionals - 3rd.

Pro:

(CO) 2006 CA Xtremes Pro/Am Finalist.
(SD) 2007 USAA Brawl for it All Pro/Am - 4th.
(MO) 2007 Competed at ROTN Championship.
(MO) 2008 Competed at ROTN Championship.
(ID) 2008 AAA Bad to the Bone - 4th.
(ID) 2009 AAA Bad to the Bone Champion.
(ID) 2011 AAA Bad to the Bone - 3rd.
(CA) 2018 USAA Legion Sports Fest Pro/Am - 4th.

National:

(CO) 2006 USAF National Championship - 3rd.
(UT) 2008 Competed at USAF National Championship.
(NV) 2009 Competed at USAA Nationals.

International:

(OH) 2007 Competed at USAA Arnold Classic Championship.
(CO) 2010 MHA World Police/Fire Megamatch Finalist.
(CA) 2011 Competed at UAL 2 Championship.
(CA) 2014 Competed at UAL 8 Championship.

Supermatch:

(CO) 2006 MHA Colorado State Supermatch Champion (Kevin Harris)
(CA) 2015 WAL CA State Supermatch Champion (Jake Smith)
(CA) 2023 Grinder Gym/Kraken Supermatch Champion (Jake Collins)

Records/Rankings/Awards

2005 Colorado Rookie of the Year.
2-time CO Men's #1 Overall Champion (2008, 2011).
Ranked #1 CO - 198#, 220#, 242#, 243+#.
CO All-time Team (2010)
CO All-decade Team (2000's, 2010's)

Promoting

Co-Director, Colorado ArmSports 2004, 2005, 2006.
Co-Director, WPAA Rocky Mountain Regionals 2006.
Co-Host, 2006 USAF National Championship (Denver).
Co-Director, 2005 Workout West Challenge with over 100 kids/teens entries. (One of the largest in US history.)

2019 MARGIE CIACCIO

About Margie

Started: 1992.
Location: Edwards, CO.
States: (19) AR, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, ID, IL, LA, MO, MT, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, SC, SD, VA,
Countries: (7) USA, Switzerland, Sweden, Brazil, Italy, England, Canada.
Margie's HOF announcement on Facebook...…

https://www.facebook.com/groups/112064442140838/search/?query=Hall%20of%20fame&epa=SEARCH_BOX

Margie featured in Westward Magazine...…..

https://www.westword.com/news/margie-ciaccio-grandma-and-arm-wrestling-champ-needs-a-hand-5900400

Margie featured on the Armwrestling Archives website......

https://www.thearmwrestlingarchives.com/top-15-pullers-of-the-1990s-women.html

https://www.thearmwrestlingarchives.com/top-15-pullers-of-the-2000s-women.html?fbclid=IwAR2tedand6ESXgJDi2xWYZaaDSL-CuZhmINgy89e-8PZJwQqPjDJ7cwWA9E

Margie competing at the 2014 WAL Championship......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1_zyY9MooQ&feature=youtu.be

Margie competing at the 2008 ROTN Championship...….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGc5zI8sJIo&feature=youtu.be

Titles

Local:

92', 94' (IA) AAA River Cade Champion.
92' (NE) AAA Union's Fund Raiser III Champion.
92' (NE) AAA June Jubilee Champion.
92' (NE) AAA Office Bar Finalist.
92' (NE) AAA Sportsman's I & II Champion.
92', 94', 95' (NE) AAA Raffle's Champion.
92' (IA) AAA McGee's Champion.
92' (NE) AAA Clyde's Champion.
92' (IA) AAA Driftwood Champion.
94' (NE) AAA Iguana Champion.
92', 94', 95', 96' (NE) AAA Harold's Champion.
94' (IA) AAA Run Away Champion.
94', 95' (IA) AAA Yellow Rose Champion.
94', 95' (IA) AAA Uncle Charlie's Champion.
95' (IA) AAA 1010 Club Champion.
95' (NE) AAA Toone's Champion.
96' (IA) AAA Op's Finalist.
96' (NE) AAA Picnic & Pull Champion.
96' (NE) AAA Riverside Champion.
96' (NE) AAA Club Paradise Champion.
98’ (NE) AAA Lear Jet’s Champion.
98’ (NE) AAA David City's Vaudeville Days Champion.
98’, 01', 02' (IA) AAA Malvern 4th of July Armwrestling Champion.
99’ (NE) AAA NE Winter Games Champion.
99’ (IA) AAA Zodiac Club Champion.
99’ (NE) AAA NE State Fair Champion.
99’ (NE) AAA September Fest Champion.
00’ (IA) AAA OP’s Sports Bar Champion.
00’ (NE) AAA Cornhusker Games Champion.
03’ (NE) AAA RK’s Challenge Champion.
04’ (IA) AAA Pulling for Education Champion.
04’ (IA) AAA Heartland III Strongman Champion.
04’ (IA) AAA Mosquito Creek Champion.
05’ (NE) AAA Straight Shooters Champion.
06’ (NE) AAA Fox & Hound English Pub Champion.
13’ (CO) MHA Rocky Mountain Games Overall Champion.

State:

** State titles in 5 states: (NE, CO, SD, IA, NM.)

92' (NE) AAA NE State Finalist.
92' (MO) AAA MO State Finalist.
94' (NE) AAA NE State Finalist.
95', 99', 02', 03', 04', (NE) AAA NE State Champion.
96', 00' (IA) AAA IA State Finalist.
98', 00', 04' (SD) AAA SD State Champion.
03’, 08', 09', 14' (CO) AAA/USA/CA/MHA CO State Champion.
09’ (NM) USAA/NMA NM State Overall Champion.

Regional:

95’, 99', 00', 03', 04', 05', 07', (MO) AAA Pull for the Hungry Champion.
03’ (CO) AAA GNC Regionals – 3rd.
09’, 11', 12', 14' (CO) MHA Mountain States Regional Overall Champion.
14’ (NV) WAL Vegas Regional Overall Champion.

Pro:

00’, 01', 02', 03' (SD) AAA Fort Randall Casino Pro Champion.
03’ (CO) CA Xtreme's Pro Overall Champion.
04’ (SD) AAA Fort Randall Casino Pro Finalist.
05’ (SD) AAA Fort Randall Casino Pro Finalist.
07’, 08' (MO) ROTN Pro Champion.

National:

** 43-time National Champion. (AAA/USAF/USAA)

92' (VA) AAA National Championship (1 gold) 121#.
94' (CT) AAA National Championship (2 gold) 121#, 132#.
95' (ID) AAA National Championship (2 gold) 121#, 132#.
96' (NY) AAA National Championship (1 gold, 1 silver) 132#.
98’ (NE) AAA National Championship (2 gold) 132#.
99’ (LA) AAA National Championship (2 gold) 132#.
00’ (CA) AAA National Championship (2 gold) 132#.
01’ (GA) AAA National Championship (2 gold) 132#.
02’ (IL) AAA National Championship (2 gold) 132#.
04’ (IA) AAA National Championship (3 gold) 132#.
05’ (SC) AAA National Championship (3 gold) 132#.
06’ (CO) USAF National Championship (4 gold) 132#, 143#.
07’ (MO) USAF National Championship (5 gold, 1 bronze) 132#, 143#.
09’ (SC) AAA National Championship (1 gold) 132#.
09' (NV) USAA National Championship (2 gold, 1 silver) 143#, 144+#.
09' (AR) USAF National Championship (5 gold) 132#, 177+#.
10’ (MT) USAF National Championship (4 gold) 132#.

International:

97’ (ID) AAA Main Event International Finalist.
98’ (ID) AAA Main Event International Champion.
00’, 01', 07', 08', 09', 11', 12' (OH) AAA Arnold Classic International Champion.
02’, 03' (LA/GA) AAA GNC International Champion.
03’ (OH) AAA Arnold Classic International Finalist.
03’ (GA) AAA GNC International Championship – 3rd.
04’ (GA) AAA GNC International Championship – 3rd.
10’ (OH) USAA Arnold Classic International Finalist.
14’ (CA) UAL 8 International Champion.
14’ (LA) WAL New Orleans International Finalist.
15’ (NV) WAL Las Vegas International Champion.

World:

** 4-time WAF World Champion.

92' (Switzerland) WAF World Championship - 2nd. (121#)
94' (Sweden) WAF World Championship - 1st/1st. (121#)
95' (Brazil) WAF World Championship - 1st/5th. (121#, 132#)
96' (Virginia Beach, VA. USA) WAF World Championship - 3rd/4th.
00' (Virginia Beach, VA. USA) WAF World Championship - 2nd/5th.
09' (Italy) WAF World Championship - 1st/3rd/4th/7th.

Supermatch/Megamatch/Round Robin:

10’ (England) ArmWars Supermatch Champion.(Sandra Rodland NOR).

Records/Rankings/Awards

AAA Armwrestler of the Year 1996.
1995 Nebraska Armwrestling Hall of Fame.
2008 Colorado #1 Draft Pick.
7-time Arnold Classic International Champion. (Women's US record).
43-time National Champion.
4-time WAF World Champion. 94', 95'(2), 09'.
National Champion in 5 different weight classes – 121#, 132#, 143#, 144+#, 177+#.
2009 Triple Crown Champion. (First woman to win the Triple Crown).
3-time Colorado Armwrestler of the Year (09', 10', 14').
7-time Colorado #1 Overall Champion. (09'-15') 3rd All-time Men's/Women's. Tied with Des Gronwald for Women's record.
Pro Armwrestling Hall of Fame Inductee. (Merle Meeter/Denise Wattles).
Ranked top 10 in the US. (Pin Arm Rankings)
Ranked top 10 in North America. (PIn Arm Rankings)
Ranked top 10 in the World. (WAF)
CO All-time Team - 2020.
CO All-decade Team - 2000's, 2010's.
13 top 3 finishes at the National Championships. (AAA/USAA/USAF) Tied for 3rd All-time CO.
13 top 2 finishes at the National Championships. (AAA/USAA/USAF) Tied for 3rd All-time CO.
One of only three '4-star Hall of Famer's' in CO history. (Kelli Holmes, Keith Powers).
Listed in the top 15 Armwrestler's of the 1990's on the Armwrestling Archives website.
Listed in the top 15 Armwrestler's of the 2000's on the Armwrestling Archives website.

Referee

AAA, Heartland Armwrestling, ROTN, Mile High ArmSports, New Mexico ArmSports.

More about Margie

First tournament and how did you place? 1st Place both left and right at local tournament, put on by Mary McConnaughey, March of 1992.
What weight classes did you pull? 121#, 132#, 143#, 144+#.
What do you do for a living? Parish Administrator for an Episcopal church in Vail, CO.
Hobbies? Hiking, bike riding.
Before Armwrestling? (Sports, activities, etc….?) weight training, bike riding, softball.
Most memorable match? Joette Petersen.
Tourney win/accomplishment you are most proud of? My first gold left and right at World Championships in Sweden, 1994.
Toughest opponent? Joette Petersen.
Favorite technique? side pressure, straight across.
How did you train for Armwrestling? Favorite training technique? Practices held at least once per week, and twice per week, when preparing for big tournaments, like Nationals or Worlds. Favorite technique used to be top-roll and hook; then went with side pressure, straight across.
Biggest obstacle faced? The mental game, and getting psyched up for my matches; studying my opponents to figure out the best technique to beat them with.

2020 Leonard Lockert

About Lenny

Nickname: "Hollywood".
Started: 2003. .
Location: Aurora, CO.
States: (14) AR, CA, CO, ID, KT, LA, MO, MT, NM, NV, OH, SD, UT,
Countries: (2) USA, Canada.
Lenny's HOF announcement on Facebook...…

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5083324781692676&set=gm.5590062841007610

Lenny competing at the 2013 Arm Wars Supermatch vs. Josh Wood ...…..

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Lenny+Lockert+armwrestling&view=detail&mid=B1161E0AEB6B591BCA9FB1161E0AEB6B591BCA9F&FORM=VIRE https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Lenny+Lockert+armwrestling&view=detail&mid=EC574509FF09554C2673EC574509FF09554C2673&FORM=VIRE

Lenny competing at the 2012 Colorado #1 Overall tournament ......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlI4GOJpX9U

Titles

Local:

(CO) 2003 CA Brewski’s Finalist. (176#)
(CO) 2003 CA Brewski’s II Champion. (154#)
(CO) 2004 CA Iliff Park Saloon Overall Champion. (154#)
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s IV – 3rd. (176#)
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s V Finalist. (176#)
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s VI Champion. (176#)
(LA) 2006 AAA Contraband Champion. (154#)
(CO) 2013 MHA RMSG Champion. (165#)
(CO) 2016 WAL Qualifier Brighton Finalist. (195#)

State/Regional:

** State titles in 4 states: (CA, CO, NM, NV)

(CO) 2003 CA CO State – 3rd. (154#)
(CO) 2003 AAA GNC Regional Finalist. (171#)
(CO) 2005 CA CO State Overall Champion. (154#)
(CO) 2005 CA Mountain States Regional Champion. (154#)
(CA) 2006 CA State Champion. (154#)
(NM) 2007 NMA NM State Champion. (154#)
(NV) 2008 NV State Champion. (154#)
(CO) 2008 MHA CO State Overall Champion. (165#)
(CO) 2011 MHA CO State Overall Champion. (176#)
(CO) 2012 MHA CO State Overall Champion. (176#)
(CO) 2013 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion. (176#)
(CA) 2014 LA Fitness Expo CA State Finalist. (176#)
(CO) 2017 CA Mountain West Regional Champion. (198#)

Pro:

(NV) 2006 USAA Tournament of Champions Pro/Am Finalist. (154#)
(CA) 2006 Superstar Showdown Pro/Am Champion. (154#)
(NV) 2007 Reno Reunion Pro/Am Champion. (154#)
(SD) 2007 USAA Brawl for it All Pro/Am - 5th. (154#)
(MO) 2007 ROTN Pro/Am - 4th. (154#)
(NM) 2008 NMA Fuddruckers Pro/Am Champion. (165#)
(OH) 2008 Harley Pull Pro/Am Finalist. (154#)
(NV) 2009 USAA Tournament of Champions Pro/Am Champion. (154#)
(CO) 2013 MHA Noonan’s Pro/Am Champion. (198#)

National:

** 4-time National Finalist. (USAF, USAA)

(AR) 2005 USAF National Championship - 5th/6th. (154#)
(CO) 2006 USAF National Championship - 3rd. (143#)
(NV) 2007 USAA National Championship - 2nd/5th. (154#)
(UT) 2008 USAF National Championship - 1st. (154#)
(NV) 2008 USAA National Championship - 2nd/4th. (154#)
(NM) 2011 USAA National Championship - 2nd/4th. (176#)

International:

(NV) 2005 PAC Ultimate Vegas II International Championship - 2nd. (154#)
(NV) 2006 PAC Ultimate Vegas III International Championship - 3rd. (154#)
(NV) 2011 UAL King of the Hill Harrah’s Lake Tahoe International Championship – 5th. (175#)
(NV) 2013 UAL 3 International Championship - 2nd. (175#)
(NV) 2013 World Bar Pro International Championship - 2nd. (165#)

World:

(Canada) 2008 WAF World Championship – 10th. (154#)

Supermatch/Megamatch/Round Robin:

(NV) 2012 Arm Wars Supermatch Champion (Josh Wood) (176#)

Records/Rankings/Awards

2003 Colorado Rookie of the Year.
Ranked #1 Colorado WAF - 154#, 165#, 176#, 198#.
4-time Colorado State Overall Champion. (Tied for 3rd All-time).
CO All-decade Team – 2000’s, 2010’s.
CO All-time Team – 2020.
Ranked in the top 10 in the US. (In the Hook Rankings)
Ranked in the top 10 in North America. (In the Hook Rankings)

More about Lenny

First tournament and how did you place? 2003 GNC Regionals in Denver. I was 18 years old. I placed 2nd to the great Emlyn Williams.
What weight classes did you pull? 143#, 154#, 165#, 176#, 198#.
Most memorable match? Defeating Roger Nowatske right handed at the 2008 USAA National Championship. Roger had beat Vazgen Soghoyan to win the Arnold Classic and was considered a favorite to win the tournament.
Tourney win/accomplishment you are most proud of? Taking 2nd at the 2013 World Bar Championship and winning the 2008 USAA National Championship.
Toughest opponent? Roman Tsindeliani from Russia was the strongest puller I ever faced.
Favorite technique? Hook.
Strength feats? 415# bench press.

2022 Chris Boyd (RIP)

About Chris

Nickname: "Silent Rage".
Supermatch intro song: Volbeat "A warriors call"
Started: 1997.
Location: Durango, CO.
States: (9) CO, NM, NV, UT, TX, MN, AZ, LA, WY.
Countries: USA.
Chris' HOF announcement on Facebook...…
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10159609380353405&set=pcb.10159609381273405
Chris' obituary -https://obituaries.durangoherald.com/obituaries/durangoherald/obituary.aspx?n=christopher-boyd&pid=197858647

Titles

Local Titles:

(CO) 1997 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 1998 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 1999 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2000 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2001 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2002 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2003 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2004 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2005 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2006 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 2007 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(NM) 2008 NMA NM Games Overall Champion.
(NM) 2009 NMA NM Games Overall Champion.
(CO) 2013 MHS RMSG Champion.
(NM) 2013 NMA NM Games Champion.
(NM) 2016 MHA/WTA NM Games Overall Right/Left Champion.

State/Regional Titles:

(CO) 2009 MHA CO State Overall Champion.
(NM) 2009 NMA SW Regional Overall Champion.
(CO) 2009 MHA Mtn States Regional Champion.
(NM) 2010 NMA NM State Champion.
(TX) 2010 TXA West TX Regional Champion.
(NM) 2010 NMA SW Regional Champion.
(CO) 2010 MHA CO State Finalist.
(CO) 2015 WAL CO State Champion.
(NM) 2015 NMA NM State Champion.
(UT) 2015 WAL UT Regional Champion.
(MN) 2016 MAA MN State Finalist.
(NM) 2017 MHA/WTA SW Regional Finalist.
(NM) 2018 NMA NM State Finalist.
(NM) 2019 NMA NM State Champion.
(WY) 2019 WYA WY State Champion.

Pro/Am Titles:

(NV) 2001 NAP Reno Reunion Pro/Am - 4th.
(CO) 2003 CA Xtremes Pro/Am Champion.
(CO) 2003 USAA Law Enforcement Challenge Finalist.
(NM) 2008 NMA Fuddrucker's Pro/Am Finalist.
(UT) 2015 USAA John Brzenk Cup Pro/Am Overall Champion.
(NM) 2017 NM Rockwell Open Pro/Am Champion.
(LA) 2017 WAL Battle in the Bayou Finalist.
(AZ) 2017 USAA Europa Pro/Am Champion.

National Titles:

(NV) 2007 USAA National Amateur Finalist.
(UT) Competed at 2008 USAF Nationals Championships.

Supermatch/Megamatch/Round Robin:

(NM) 2016 MHA/WTA SW Regionals Supermatch Champion. (Tyler Klober 165#)
(WY) 2019 WYA WY State Round Robin Champion.

Records/Rankings/Awards

2009 Colorado Rookie of the Year. (First year Pro)
2013 Colorado Comeback Armwrestler of the Year.
Ranked #1 Colorado WAF - 165#, 176#, 187#, 198#.
CO All-decade Team – 2010’s.
CO All-time Team – 2020.
2010 MHA Points Champion.

More about Chris

At the time of Chris' passing, he was in his prime and had just won the Wyoming State Championship along with the Wyoming State Round Robin and he was ranked #1 in his weight class. Chris had his first #1 ranking in Colorado in 2008 and went on to be a dominant force in the state in 4 different weight classes for over a decade. The 176# right hand division is where Chris made his mark as he was ranked #1 for 8 years which is second all-time to Emlyn Williams. During his 20 plus year career, Chris defeated Armwrestler’s that were ranked in the top 10 in the US and North America and is on the 165# and 176# Right Colorado Mount Rushmore. Chris was born in 1975 in San Francisco, California and moved to Durango in the mid 90's. He loved white water rafting, dirt biking, and hunting and owned his own company, Boyd Carpentry. He stood 6'2", had huge hands and wrists and was a powerhouse inside and outside with his newly added toproll. In 2002 Chris started training under the guidance of Hall of Famer, Charles Hamby. Charles nicknamed him "Silent Rage" because of Chris' quiet, reserved demeaner off the table and the fact that he was an absolute beast on the table. Later, teammates Ben Bledsoe, Robert Fowler, Lee Fowler and Brett Morse were added to the group - the original Team Southern Colorado. In our sport, competition gets fierce and tempers flare and not everyone gets along all the time, but in all the years I had the privilege to know Chris, I have never heard anyone speak a bad word about him. Chris was loved and respected and he was by far one of the most popular Armwrestler’s in our sport. On February 18, 2021 we lost a great Armwrestler but we lost an even greater human being. Rest in Peace "Silent Rage" Chris Boyd.

2023 Crystal Andasola

About Crystal

Supermatch intro song: "The Cult" Fire Woman, "Jelly Roll" The Lost.
Started: 1991.
Location: Durango, CO.
States: (6) MO, CO, UT, CA, NM, NJ.
Countries: (2) USA, Canada.
Crystal HOF announcement on Facebook......https://www.facebook.com/593718404/videos/pcb.25008106348776636/295503699917293

Titles

State/Regional Titles:

(CO) 1991 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(NJ) 1992 AAA Yukon Jack Regional Champion.
(CO) 1992 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 1993 Durango Snowdown Champion.
(CO) 1993 AAA Yukon Jack Regional Champion.
(CO) 1996 Durango Snowdown Champion. (146+)
(CO) 1997 Durango Snowdown Champion. (146+)
(CO) 1998 Durango Snowdown Champion. (146+)
(CO) 1999 Durango Snowdown Champion. (146+)
(CO) 2000 Durango Snowdown Champion. (146+)
(NM) 2003 Red River Memorial Run Champion.
(CO) 2004 USAA Law Enforcement Challenge Champion.
(CO) 2007 Ignacio Bike Week Champion. (136+)
(NM) 2008 NMA Fuddrucker’s Farmington Pro/Am Overall Champion.(144+)
(CO) 2009 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion. (144+)
(CO) 2009 USAA Salina Fallen Bikers Memorial Champion.
(NM) 2010 MHA Durango Shootout Finalist.(144+)

National/International/World:

(MO) 1993 AAA National Championship - 2nd. (154#)
(CA) 1993 Competed at AAA Yukon Jack International Championships.
(Canada) 1993 WAF World Championship - 6th. (154#)

Records/Rankings/Awards

2000 Snowdown Best Sportsmanship Award.
CO All-decade Team – 1990's, 2000's.
CO All-time Team – 2000, 2010.
Ranked #1 Colorado - 144+#,154#.
Ranked in the top 10 in the US (WAF)
Ranked in the top 10 in North America (WAF)

Promoting

Promoted in Southern Colorado 2000-2010.

More about Crystal

First tournament and how did you place?: Field Day in Junior High School at Pine Valley Middle School. I placed 1st.
How did you train for Armwrestling?: I never really trained, I was raised on a quarter horse ranch and had a lot of chores encoupled with a good blood line and supernatural strength. I developed my own technique as I went along and grew in the sport.
Favorite technique?: Hook and using upper body weight rather than low back pressure as I had to learn that due to a broken back.
Most memorable match?: Yukon Jack Regional Open Division Championship. (Open Weight) I beat the 6 year reigning champion.
Tournament win you are most proud of?: The match listed above as that was my first match that deemed me a professional puller.
Toughest opponent?: Too many to mention.
Hobbies?: Spirituality, doing God’s work and being in service to humanity, my family and my grandchildren.
Occupation?: Spiritual advisor, life coach, and spiritual healer.
Before Armwrestling (Sports, activities, etc...)?: In junior high school I always liked track.
Armwrestling accomplishment you are most proud of ?: All of them.
Best advice?: Focus on yourself, not your opponent. Calling upon your supernatural endorphins.
Biggest obstacle faced?: Having to pull in open weight divisions before they started making weight divisions for women, as well as just being a woman in what was perceived as a man’s sport during most of my years of pulling. Also, bad calls from referees.
Anything else you would like to say?: I want to thank Jeff Ames, Ken Penrose and Charles Hamby for nominating me and making this induction into the hall of fame a dream come true as well as the support that I have received from so many family and friends throughout my very long career. This induction means the world to me and brings my career full circle in my heart and my childhood dreams and has been a long time coming.

2024 Justin Kaufman

About Justin

Started: 2004
Location: Greeley, Colorado.
States: (10) AL, CT, CA, CO, MO, MT, NM, NV, SD, UT.
Nickname: "Stone Cold"
Supermatch Intro Song: Disturbed "Glass Shatters" Stone Cold theme song.
Check out Justin's HOF announcement on Facebook........https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=7952049114894435&set=pcb.27782602614660315

Titles

Local/Pro:

(CO) 2004 CA Brewski’s V Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2004 CA Brewski's VII - 4th. (198#)
(CO) 2005 CA Brewski's VIII Finalist. (198#)
(CO) 2005 CA Work Out West Champion. (176#)
(NV) 2005 PAC Ultimate Vegas Trophy Class Champion. (198#)
(SD) 2005 USAA Bud & Circle Lounge Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2006 CA Xtreme’s Sports Bar Pro/Am - 3rd. (198#)
(CA) 2006 Showdown Rodeo Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2006 MHA America's Bar & Grill - 3rd. (198#)
(SD) 2007 USAA Brawl for it All Finalist. (198#)
(CO) 2007 MHA Challenger's Sports Bar Finalist. (198#)
(SD) 2008 USAA Brawl For it All Finalist. (198#)
(CO) 2008 MHA Loose Caboose Challenge Finalist. (198#)
(CO) 2009 MHA Thunder in the Rockies Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2009 Big Dogs Huge Paws Challenge Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2011 MHA Warrior Classic Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2013 MHA Noonan's Pro/Am Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2014 MHA Rocky Mountain Games Overall Champion. (176#)
(CO) 2015 MHA Rocky Mountain Games Champion. (198#)

State/Regional:

(CO) 2005 CA Colorado State Champion. (243+#)
(CO) 2005 CA Mountain States Regional Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2005 CA Southern Colorado Regional Finalist. (198#)
(CO) 2006 MHA Colorado State Champion. (242#)
(SD) 2006 USAA SD State Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2007 MHA Colorado State Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2007 MHA Mountain States Regional Overall Champion. (198#)
(NM) 2007 NMA New Mexico State Finalist. (198#)
(CO) 2008 MHA Colorado State - 3rd. (187#)
(CO) 2009 MHA Colorado State Champion. (187#)
(CO) 2009 MHA Mountain States Regional Overall Champion. (198#)
(NM) 2011 NMA New Mexico State Champion. (187#)
(CO) 2011 MHA Mountain States Regional Finalist. (198#)
(CO) 2012 MHA Mountain States Regional Champion. (242#)
(CO) 2012 MHA Colorado State Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2013 MHA Colorado State Champion. (198#)
(CO) 2013 MHA Mountain States Regionals - 4th. (198#)
(CO) 2014 MHA Colorado State Overall Champion. (176#)
(CO) 2016 CA Colorado State Champion. (198#)

National/International:

(CO) 2006 USAF National Championship - 5th/6th. (187#)
(MO) 2007 USAF Nationals Championship - 4th (187#)
(UT) 2008 Competed at USAA Nationals. (198#)
(MT) 2010 USAF National Championship - 3rd (187#)
(CO) 2010 MHA World Police & Fire Championship - 3rd. (198#)
(AL) 2011 USAF National Championship - 4th (187#)
(NV) 2015 USAF National Championship - 1st/1st. (187#)

Supermatch/Round-robin

(NM) 2010 NMA New Mexico State Megamatch Champion. (190#)

Records/Rankings/Awards

2006 Colorado Rookie of the Year.
2010 MHA Points Champion.
Colorado All-time Team - 2010, 2020.
Colorado All-decade Team - 2000's, 2010's.
Ranked #1 in Colorado - (WAF) 176#, 187#, 198#.
8XColorado State Champion - (05’, 06’, 07’, 09’, 12’, 13’, 14’, 16’) 3rd All-time.

More about Justin

Favorite training technique?: Pull-ups, rows.
Favorite technique?: Top roll.
First tournament and how did you place?: 2004 Brewski's V Challenge in Denver. 1st place.
Most memorable match?: Defeating Denis Krypnov and winning the 2009 Mountain States Regional Overall Championship.
Tournament win you are most proud of?: Winning the right and left 187# National titles at the 2015 USAF National Championship.
Toughest opponent?: Corey Miller/Russ Stark.
Hobbies? Jet skiing, fishing, watching my kids play sports.
What you did before Armwrestling?: Before Armwrestling I played football, soccer and baseball.
Weight classes competed?: 176#, 187#, 198#.
Occupation?: HVAC Tech.
How did you train for Armwrestling?: Armwrestling practice, lifting weights and grip training.
Biggest obstacle faced?: Consistency.
Best advice?: Warm up and stretch before pulling. Protect yourself by staying in good position at all times while on the table.
Coach or Mentor or anyone you would like to thank?: I was at my best when I trained with Rich Simpson and Corey Miller. Thanks guys!
Other noteables in the sport or anything else you would like to say?: I would like to thank my wife Jenny and my brother Chris for all of their support.