Professional arm wrestler Davon Larratt suffered a serious ankle injury..News

Professional arm wrestler Davon Larratt suffered a serious ankle injury..News

 

Devon Larratt is one of the best arm wrestlers on the planet. He’s a fan favorite that has been one of the top competitors in the sport for decades.

Here’s what you need to know about Devon Larratt. Detailing everything from his start in the sport, becoming a champion, and his training methods.

Devon Larratt was born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1975. From his early years, Larratt would gain an interest in One of the first people that began showing Devon the sport of arm wrestling was his grandmother. A farm worker, who claimed to be the best female arm wrestler in Alberta, Canada. 

On top of having an interest in arm wrestling, Larratt would also compete in Judo as a child.

Devon would start getting into arm wrestling competitions as a teen. Competing at small competitions around Alberta. Devon would start getting into arm wrestling competitions as a teen. Competing at small competitions around Alberta. Taking on some of the strongest oil field workers in western Canada. Although, Devon would just dabble in arm wrestling and not fully commit to the sport until years later. When Devon was 21, he would enlist in the Canadian military. He would pass the test to become part of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. Larratt would serve with the Joint Task Force 2 for the next sixteen years and reach the rank of master corporal. During his time in the service, he would be deployed to Afghanistan.

He was wounded during one of his last deployments, but made a quick recovery.

Despite being part of the Canadian military, Devon would continue to train and compete in arm wrestling during his off time. He credits his time in the military for helping in his success in becoming a top arm wrestler.

In his twenties, Larratt would compete all around Canada. Quickly becoming one of the top arm wrestlers in the country.

After having success in regional competitions, Devon would get invited to his first international competition in 1999. He would earn a spot to compete at the world’s event that year, which was held in Japan.