Sylvain Perron

Sylvain Perron May 4, 2011 8:42:05 GMT 2

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Post by Cristian Anghelache on May 4, 2011 8:42:05 GMT 2

D.O.B: 24 December 1969

Residence: Sawyerville, Quebec

Country: Canada

Education: High School Grad

Religion: Catholic

Fight Style: Various

Biceps: 47 cm / 18,5 in

Forearm: 40 cm / 15,5 in

Height: 178 cm / 5’10 ft

Weight: 100 kg / 220 lbs

Nickname: ...

Started Armwrestling: 1989

Toughest Opponents: John Brzenk, Devon Larratt, Marcio Barboza

Toughest match: ...

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Achieves:
2003 WAF World Champion – Left 100 kg
Won every Canadian Championship he attended (never losing a single match)
Wins over John Brzenk, Devon Larratt, Travis Bagent, Marcio Barboza, etc.

Biography:
Sylvain and his two brothers Simon and David (also armwrestlers) developed a strong work ethic from a young age, working long hours in the woods with their father, who was a logger. All three brothers followed in their father’s footsteps and became loggers themselves. Through good genetics and hard manual labour, the brothers gained gained considerable armwrestling strength – especially Sylvain. While he also lifted weights, this was not his primary training. When he first entered a local armwrestling tournament at the age of 19 in 1989, he easily won. Soon after he travelled to Vermont for a tournament and easily won there as well. While still in his first year in the sport, he attended and won the Canadian Championships. Over the past 20 years, Sylvain has won several Canadian national titles – in fact he has not even dropped a single match at any Canadian Nationals event.

During the mid to late ‘90s, Sylvain would often be battling for the top of the 200 pound class with Bill and John Brzenk at several high-profile events. One of the most memorable times was at the $40,000 1998 Curacao event, when he managed to get wins over both Brzenk brothers. In 2003, he attended his only WAF World Championship and won a gold medal in the Left 100 kg class and a silver medal in the right 100 kg class.

A very versatile puller, Sylvain is known for giving his all in matches and fighting from any position in which he finds himself.