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Why arm wrestling is having a massive second 'golden age'

NPR | By Ygal Kaufman

Published August 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM MDT

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The sport of arm wrestling has been around for centuries. The 1970s and '80s are considered the "golden years" of professional competition. There's a new surge of interest and it's gaining popularity.