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"He was born May 9, the day of the Great Victory of our great country, and his most destined to be a great champion!" - These words greeted leading absolute world champion in arm wrestling Sochi residents Alexey Voevoda met with numerous fans, held St. Petersburg for a few days to «Nemiroff World Cup».
And in these words was not a single drop of guile or exaggeration, and Alex is clearly demonstrated not just winning the World Cup on Nov. 6, and crushing the legend of the world armrestlinga of John Brzenka.
But then, on October 31, at a meeting with the fans and journalists, Alex was a little worried. "This tournament is becoming more and more character match meeting Voyevoda against America" - shared his thoughts Alex - I know that John Brzenk more than six months preparing for this tournament. Like, I win this Russian law and his career ... For me, this competition will be the most serious challenge in his career ... I'm in good shape, gained 8 kg of dry weight. I think that now I'm in the best shape of my life ... If I lose, I will not go back, afraid of ... ".
In St. Petersburg, Alexei met, as befits a star of world sport. After meeting with fans waiting for him on several television shows, photo sessions, meetings and interviews. Was planned trip to the cruiser "Aurora". "I've got a girl named Aurora, if time will'll pick your famous cruiser" asked Alex, but has not been found, he returned to the hotel after midnight, but fate did not grumble, work is work.
Naturally Alex took the time to share her story with readers of "Iron World":
- Alex, how you came to arm wrestling?
- I think it is still not a person chooses a sport, but rather a certain kind of sport as it chooses a particular person. My hands are strong from childhood ... I remember often fought with his father. I remember once in school sports hall surrounded by classmates, the first time won him the bout. It is possible that he succumbed to me. Now convinced that this was so, although his father did not recognize ...
Specifically, the same arm wrestling engaged in much later. Once in 1999, on the eve of New Year celebrations, friends persuade me to take part in the tournament, "the iron hand of Sochi." Totally unexpectedly I'm in it to win, even won the European champion Cote Razmadze.
Since February 2000, I began to train under the supervision of Kote Razmadze, four months later went to the Russian championship and took second place. Was included in the national team. In July of that year participated in the championship and won a bronze medal
- Who wanted to meet at the table the most?
- Of course, I always wanted to fight with John Brzenkom. Since this is a legend. Since 2000, when I started doing arm wrestling, ever heard Brzenk, Brzenk, Brzenk ... Just based on that I was curious.
- Wrestling with John Brzenkom, is that something fundamental?
- No, it's not even a principle. This is just a dream.
- From childhood?
- No. Well, what is the childhood, I learned about it In 2000 ... Since then, I always dreamed it, dreamed about a duel with him. He is very strong and technically fighter, he fights not just hook it on horseback, or on the side, he fights differently. That is, he is a very good tactician. In principle, of the 45 well-known techniques of all he speaks perfect ...
- Where do you get such power?
- Yes I am the smallest in the family! My grandfather and great grandfather were under two feet tall. They say the case was in the village. My great grandfather lived there. One of the breeding bulls escaped from the corral, running through the village, all demolition work. And my great-grandfather came out looking bull stands, dripping hoof, well, he walked over and punched him in the head. The bull fell, then, they say, has ceased to be tribal, and scored on the meat ... My grandfather, he was 73 years old, God rest his soul, he was already dead, chopped nuts with 2 fingers. For him, it was not a problem.
- And you never tried something like this done?
- I'm not! I'm still too weak for this (laughs)!
- Can you with the genetics in general practice is not necessary?
- In any case, training hones skills and technology. If you do not train in any case you do not then you can not get, even if you are thrice blessed by nature. When I was preparing for his first world championship, I was engaged in four or five times a week.
- Did you like something specially prepared for the World Cup? Specific exercises, nutritional supplements?
- Not to say that in some special way, but that very seriously - that's for sure. For two months he was closely involved in the gym three times a week, plus running. Twice a week, visited a sauna. In training I'm doing more emphasis on power, I now detain the one hand, almost 250 kg, to me, more than 120 kg or who were not raised. Without food additives, those involved in professional sports will understand, in principle, generally do not ...
- And from what age can give children in arm wrestling?
- I believe that basic training can begin at age 12, that is, to do gymnastics, swimming, jogging. A direct special training, I believe should start in adulthood, with 18 years minimum. Because it was early specialization kills the nervous system. This is my personal opinion.
- Do you think Stallone, who won the world championship in arm wrestling in the movie «Over the top» would be able to compete with you?
- Stallone actor, not a fighter, I think its even the smallest benefit from rukobortsev, even 55-pound. I'm sure that will win. He's just a good actor, so to say "Bison Hollywood." And yet, nothing more ...
- What, in your opinion, the secret of popularity armrestlinga?
- Let's just say it's a simple sport to understand the audience is the simplest form of power martial arts. In principle, they can do each. You can find out who is stronger and the weak are literally one minute. That is, you just see, shall we say, the result of their training. You have become stronger when we assume overcame some Vasya and Petya, a month ago, they fought you. It's interesting, it's great and affordable ...
This sport makes for really strong people. That is, any layman well, or the strongest bodybuilder or lifter will raise the bar with both hands well, 110-120 and it would be cool! And we have one hand as many people up. You understand what the meaning ...
- Do you have any weaknesses?
- Yes, I love speed, this is for me such adrenaline. In bobsled speed reaches 160, it is very difficult to manage. This is an extreme sport. In principle, the rate used to it. Need to constantly get the adrenaline ...
Just like sweet, especially when my girlfriend bakes. Purchase a cake is done for all, and when your girlfriend bakes it just for you, cooked with love ...
- Do you have what any superstitions?
- I am an Orthodox religious person. Before going out to the table, I pray, and baptized three. I think I like the Orthodox, must abide by their faith.
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: "...................... w której zdoby³ medal olimpijski (Turyn 2006) na …? – UWAGA! JUDO!................." - asta e textul original, in poloneza.
