EFT (Elbow to Fingertips): 0
James Smith
HEIGHT: 5’10”
WEIGHT: 195 LBS.
YEARS COMPETING IN THE SPORT: 9 years
FAMILY: Smith is married with 1 child.
WAL TITLES: WAL 2015 Southern Region: 4th Place Right-hand; WAL 50 States Louisiana Left Hand Champion
FAVORITE ARMWRESTLING TECHNIQUE: Toproll and hook, depends on the opponent.
RIVALRIES: Michael Selaris, Chad Silvers, Todd Hutchings
YEARS COMPETING IN THE SPORT: 15
FAMILY: Married to Dione Smith with a son, Riley Smith.
HOBBIES: Outdoor activities
EMPLOYMENT: Hope Water and Light; Journeyman Lineman
INTERESTING FACT OR EXPERIENCE THAT HELPED SHAPE LIFE: "I started armwrestling across the kitchen table from my dad at an early age. My goal back then was just to beat my dad, but I saw quickly I was a natural at the sport. I was very competitive from the start."
UNIQUE FACT: "Regardless if I win or lose, I learn something from every pull. Even if it is just practice, I am always learning."
MOTTO: "Leave no doubt!"
BIGGEST ARMWRESTLING ACCOMPLISHMENT: "I feel after stepping away from armwrestling for six years, coming back and making it to the WAL finals in Las Vegas is my biggest accomplishment thus far."
FAVORITE ARMWRESTLING MEMORY: "I don’t really have a favorite; I have a lot of great memories and stories. I hope to continue making more memories for many more years to come."
BIGGEST OBSTACLE FACED AND OVERCAME: "My biggest obstacle is myself, I struggle to overcome it every day."