Name & Surname:

Ryan Williamson

Nickname:

Mr "R"

Province & Country:

Limpopo / South Africa

Contact info:

ryan@gcis.gov.za / giggster@inmail24.com

Date of Birth:

22 January 1975

Profession:

Financial Manager

Started arm wrestling:

June 2007

Weight:

80 kg

Fighting style:

Natural top-roller but can also hook

Your toughest opponent(s):

Ryno Oosthuizen (because of his awesome speed) & De Wet Botha

Merits:

SA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:

2nd - Men 80 kg (Left)
7th - Men 80 kg (Right)
 

Best training advice:

There is no better training than on a table, you can never say you had enough table time.  One should also focus on hands and wrist strength.

Arm wrestlers that inspire you

Tokkie Nel, Terence Opperman and the man himself, John Brzenk

What changes would you like to see in this sport?

For this sport to be recognised as a National sport by our government and that a budget be given to promote it nationally and obviously that it gets Olympic status.

Miscellaneous:

My son Rovhaldo (2 years old) will one day be the next champion.