Welshman has built up a successful career in strength sports
The heavyweight title at the World Arm Wrestling Championships has been picked up by a Welshman for the first time.
Dean Bolt, who specializes in strength sports, won in his category in Dieppe, France. Bolt said: “The stars aligned nicely if I’m being honest. I was hoping to get in the top six, that was my plan.”
The 45-year-old from Caerphilly already holds the British title and now hopes to gain a hat-trick by winning the European Championships in May.
This year’s world championships saw around 350 arm wrestlers from about 30 countries taking part.
As the event is for amateurs, no prize money is awarded so Bolt was sponsored by a local business.
Dean competed in the left-arm 105kg+ category, which equates to heavyweight players. Dean started training five years ago after success in other strength sports, including being named the UK Highland Games Champion and Wales’ Strongest Man.
