Dave became a superhero all of a sudden, he’s now on the top of the armwrestling world. How is i to be a wife of a hero?

I'm so happy and proud of Dave! It feels really good when your best friend is happy and gets something he has worked and trained so hard for. David never ceases to amaze me.

As Dave’s wife, you know the best – how hard does he work to be that great at armwrestling?

David works really hard at preparing for his armwrestling matches. He goes to the gym five days a week and completes workouts that are tailored to make him a better armwrestler. He also works out at home with weights and a sledgehammer he has attached weight to. He also spends a lot of time watching videos, studying future competitors, and practices on the table with his team once a week. He is always doing something to make himself a better armwrestler.

Are you interested in armwrestling at all? Do you practice any sport, or compete in any sport?

I'm not that interested in armwrestling for myself, even though Dave once made me enter a tournament. I ended up taking second place in that tournament, but it wasn't that big. I have played soccer, basketball, and softball. I played softball in college and coach high school softball. David and I play on a co-ed softball team in the summer and we have a blast!

My son, Karson, won two armwrestling tournaments. We went to the Harley Pull a few years ago, and Dave had Karson enter the tournament both years. Karson came in first place both years and won large trophies and a motor mini bike each time.

Do you take part in his sports life, do you go with him to tournaments to cheer him on?

I always try to participate in David's armwrestling. I went to his first tournament in 2006 and go to every tournament that I can get to. I love cheering him on! I get butterflies before every tournament.

Iza Małkowska