Todd Hutchings
Birthdate: May 30, 1966
Weight: 198 pounds
Height: 5’11”
City: Bountiful, Utah, USA
School: Master Degree Mechanical Engineering
Marital status: Married
Hobby: Hunting, Fishing

How did it happen that you started to compete in Poland and what do you think of Poland?
I like and enjoy Poland very much. I have traveled to Poland several times. I have been to the Nemiroff once before and was not satisfied with my performance. I have always wanted to come back and try again.

Is Nemiroff World Cup a tournament comparable to the Golden Bear, or is it better and what does the start at Nemiroff World Cup mean for you?
I believe there is little doubt that the Nemiroff World Cup is currently the most prestigious tournament in the world. I have never been to the Golden Bear.

Do you prefer to compete in regular tournaments, or in the Armfight system (multi-round)?
I prefer Armfight System, to the current unseeded bracket tournament system. If tournaments would seed their brackets, I may change my mind.

How do you perceive the sports level of European competitors today?
The overall sports level of the European competitors is probably superior to the Americans, they definitely tend to be younger. Although, the few elite American pullers are on par with the elite pullers from around the world. I myself am not experienced enough to lend a qualified opinion.

Why we did't saw you in Europe since few years?
I quit arm wrestling 4 years ago and have not competed anywhere. I was very focused and committed to the NAL organization founded by Travis Bagent. This organization was on track to bring a whole new level of professionalism and stature to the sport in the USA.

When the NAL ceased I was very disappointed and could not find any reason to continue. So I quit, I stopped watching videos, stopped reading the message boards, stopped practicing, stopped talking to all my arm wrestling friends. I never intended to compete again, even now I am a little surprised that I am once again competing.

What do you think about John Brzenk? Do you think that he will finish his sport (armwrestling) activity?
I don’t know. John Brzenk is the most versatile and competent arm wrestler ever, and probably will be for a long time. To my knowledge there is no other puller that can compete at the world level in so many different weight categories. I cannot speak for John, but I do not believe he will leave arm wrestling anytime soon. I quit, unsuccessfully. in my opinion it takes more dedication to quit the sport than it does to participate. Then again John is an enigma and he’ll probably set the standard for retirement as he has for competing.

It is often heard that you have won many things in your life. Is this true? What is the most expensive prize you won? You can sum up a little all of your awards?
I have won a few prizes of $1,000.00 when arm wrestling was at its recent height of popularity in the USA. I am not as accomplished as most of the other proliferate pullers from America

Do you intend to fight with Denis Cyplenkov and how would you rate this competitor?
I believe Denis Cyplenkov is a premier puller. I hope I make it far enough in the Open category to meet this gentleman.

Do you drink alcohol? What kind of?
Kentucky Bourbon, Just like the angels in Heaven.

Where do you work and what you do every day?
I design machines for the mining industry. I work at Boart Longyear.

What car do you drive? Do you have a motorcycle?
My wife has a Ford Expedition, I have a 1993 Dodge pickup.

Are you a recognized person in the United States?
Yes, not like Mr. Brzenk or Mr. Bagent or some of the other heavyweights, but I am recognized at most tournaments in the USA.

Do you have children? If so, do they wrestle like you?
I have a 14 year old son he top rolls. I have a 12 year old son, he pulls inside.

Have you ever thought of ending your career?
I quit once, if I do well at Nemiroff, I’ll probably quit again. If I do poorly, I will train harder and come back next year.

At what tournaments will we be able to see you in 2011?
So far I only have plans to attend Nemiroff. I sometimes pull the tournaments my sons compete in, but this is not always the case.