A few sentences from Marcin:

I really wanted to win the fight. I knew that I was ready for the best in my category strength-wise but I might lack experience and that's how it was. I wanted to get to the 4^th fight and the duel for European Championship. Before entering the finals, I spoke with Dawid Łapa a lot, he's my teammate. We set a tactic to keep Darek Gabrynowicz down, tire him out a little, take it slow...

PeSzy: So, did it work?

Marcin: Everything was going according to plan. I attacked quickly, I felt I had him, he was mine...

PeSzy: You were looking around the arena quite notably...

Marcin: My engagement with the audience during the duel was not a sign of disrespect towards the opponent. I wanted to get into Darek's head, show him that I'm fine and I'll end the fight quickly. I lacked the spark. An experienced athlete like Gabrynowicz could easily make use of it and he did. They warned me about his endurance and he showed to me personally. I really cared about making this fight memorable, I wanted everyone present to enjoy it. After the duel, I received many congratulations from other competitors, referees... They loved the fight, it awoke emotions and that's exactly what I wanted.

PeSzy: Now, you will rest, and then what?

Marcin: I will work hard to provide fights like this. To hear that it's the Duel of the Night... Is there something more one can wish for?! I had lots of fun and that's what matters! Thank you for appreciating the duel so much.

All the best! And, Darek – see you at the next event! Be ready because I will!

PeSzy: Thank you, I'm waiting for your next fight!

Darek Gabrynowicz:

From my perspective, it went like this: since the beginning of the fight, I had a large forearm angle, I was late to start, Marcin used it well and locked me in a hook. I was struggling a lot to do anything, especially since Marcin's face showed that he was confident he would win. I decided to fight until the end in that moment. At some point I managed to get a better grip and shorten my forearm angle. I used the last bits of strength I had remaining and managed to win with my opponent.

About Darek and his sports history, and more – I recommend an article from 2017.

A few sentences to invite you:

My adventures in arm wrestling began in 2000. My friend Eligus Grotta came to me and invited me to take part in the first Zloty Tur in Gdynia in the club "TORNADO" in the category of disabled. I've never done armwrestling before. When I arrived at the Tornado, I was sure that I would take one of the last places. All the athletes were very well prepared for the competition.

- After the first two fights, I felt morale. I noticed that I have a chance to win. Then I gave all 100% and took first place. I won the cup and 500 zł. I met Igor Mazurenko there, he told me that after this competition I can confidently represent Poland at the tenth European championship, which also was to take place in the club TORNADO. I decided to participate in this championship, which also took place in 2000, and won two bronze medals in both hands in the OPEN category among disabled.

DISABLED - SITTING MEN LEFT PISI +86 KG
1. DARIUSZ GABRYNOWICZ, POLAND (00059)
2. MARCIN GUŚNIOWSKI, POLAND (00096)

DISABLED - SITTING MEN RIGHT PISI +86 KG
1. DARIUSZ GABRYNOWICZ, POLAND (00059)
2. MARCIN GUŚNIOWSKI, POLAND (00096)