Name & Surname:

Charles Malan

Province & Country:

Gauteng / South Africa

Date of Birth:

9 May 1986

Profession:

Manager Vimbella

Weight:

107 kg

Fighting style:

Top Roll

Your toughest opponent(s):

Terence Opperman & Danie Stroebel

Merits:

SA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:

2008 - 2nd - Men 110kg (Left & Right)
2007 - 3rd - Men 105kg (Left)
          2nd - Men 110kg (Right)

SA NATIONAL RANKINGS:

2007 - 5th - Men 90kg+ (Right)

LOCAL SA COMPETITIONS:

3rd - Men 90kg+ (Right) - Champs4Africa Invitational 2008
1st - Novice Men 90kg+ (Right) - Willie Botha Invitational 2008

Best training advice:

Table training is the most important aspect of arm wrestling.
Exercise your hands and wrists and the rest will follow.

Arm wrestlers that inspire you

John Brzenk, Allen Fischer and Ron Bath

What changes would you like to see in this sport?

Would like to see arm wrestling go to the Olympics.

Miscellaneous:

It is a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone.