EFT (Elbow to Fingertips): 0
Melissa Louvelle
NICKNAME: Missy
HEIGHT: 5’2”
WEIGHT: 120 LBS.
ELBOW- FINGERTIP LENGTH (“LEVER”): 16 inches
HOMETOWN: Porters Lake, Nova Scotia
CURRENT TOWN: Red Deer, Alberta
FAVORITE ARMWRESTLING TECHNIQUE: Hook
RIVALRIES: Harleigh Merchant from Alberta
YEARS COMPETING IN THE SPORT: 2 years
FAMILY: "My parents are Dane and Nancy, I have a 19 year old little sister Kayla and a 6 year old little brother Brayden."
HOBBIES: Gymnastics and going to the gym.
FAVORITE TRAINING TECHNIQUE: Wrist curls and chin-ups with fingertips.
EMPLOYMENT: Gymnastics Instructor
INTERESTING FACT OR EXPERIENCE THAT HELPED SHAPE LIFE: "I was a competitive gymnast for many years. I'd say gymnastics has taught me self discipline, that my biggest battle is myself and how to overcome each mental and physical obstacle I will face not only in sports but throughout life. I also have my instructor of many years to thank for that."
UNIQUE FACT: "I maintained a GPA of 3.92 in university!"
MOTTO: The only limitations in life are the ones you set upon yourself.
BIGGEST ARMWRESTLING ACCOMPLISHMENT: "Beating Angie Rose left hand. She is incredible and I really look up to her."
FAVORITE ARMWRESTLING MEMORY: "Going to Lithuania for Worlds in 2014."
BIGGEST OBSTACLE FACED AND OVERCAME: "Learning to have a positive outlook on myself."