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  • History
    • Development of the Organized Sport >
      • Armwrestling Eras >
        • The Beginnings
        • The Golden Age
      • The Beginnings
    • Event Histories >
      • World's Wristwrestling Championship - Part 1: 1954-1961
      • World's Wristwrestling Championship - Part 2: 1962-1969
      • International Federation of Arm Wrestlers
      • World Armwrestling Federation (WAF)
      • Carling O'Keefe World Championships
      • World Professional Armwrestling Association
      • Arm Wrestling International
      • World Police and Fire Games
      • World Super Heavyweight Arm Wrestling Championship
      • Over the Top World Championship
      • Yukon Jack Arm Wrestling Championships
      • North American Armwrestling Championships (Amos)
      • Power Armwrestling
      • Monster Arm Wrestling
      • World National Wristwrestling Association
      • Can-Am Armwrestling Championships
      • Armwrestling Capital of the Midwest
      • World Arm Wrestling Council
    • Early Origins of Armwrestling
    • Armwrestling Matches in the Cradle of Strongmen
    • The Ancient Hawaiian Sport of Uma
    • Armwrestling Firsts
    • Inaugural State Championships
    • Biggest Prize Money Tournaments By Year
    • How Organized Armwrestling Was Introduced to Eastern Europe
    • Top 10 Las Vegas Tournaments of All Time
    • Canada's Toughest Tournaments
    • The Stories behind the Matches >
      • Armwrestling’s First Supermatch
      • John Brzenk vs. "John Doe"
      • Dean vs. Mason
      • The Biggest Supermatch of All Time
      • The John Brzenk Challenge
      • The Champion Armwrestler vs. the Champion Powerlifter
    • This Day in Armwrestling History >
      • This Day in Armwrestling History - April Dates
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  • Top Pullers
    • History's Most Successful Armwrestler
    • Champion Armwrestlers of Yore
    • All-Time Top Male Puller from Each State
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    • All-Time Top Male Puller from Each Province
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    • Best Pullers by Year
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    • Historical Rankings >
      • Chronology of the Best Armwrestlers on the Planet (Men - Right Hand)
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      • Chronology of the Best Armwrestlers on the Planet (Women - Right Hand)
      • Chronology of the Best Armwrestlers on the Planet (Women - Left Hand)
    • Top 10 Pullers of the 1960s
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    • Armwrestling's Best Generation?
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  • Event Results
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      • IFAW Results (1966-1969)
      • USA Results (1969)
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    • Golden Age Results >
      • AAA Sit-Down Nationals Results (1978-1979)
      • AAA Stand-Up Nationals Results (1978-1979)
      • AWI Results (1978-1979)
      • Carling O'Keefe Worlds Results (1971-1979)
      • IFAW Results (1970)
      • NAWA Results (1977-1979)
      • WAWF World Results (1971-1979)
      • WPAA Results (1974-1979)
      • WWC Nationals Results (1974-1979)
      • WWC World Results (1970-1979)
      • Various US Nationals (1970-1979)
    • Silver Age Results >
      • AAA Sit-Down Nationals Results (1980-1989)
      • AAA Stand-Up Nationals Results (1980-1989)
      • AWI Results (1980-1989)
      • Carling O'Keefe Worlds Results (1980-1982)
      • Carling O'Keefe IAC Results (1989)
      • IWC Results (1980-1982)
      • NAWA Results (1980-1989)
      • Over the Top Results (1986)
      • Sands International Armwrestling Results (1980-1989)
      • WAWF World Results (1980-1989)
      • WPAA Results (1980-1989)
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      • AAA Sit-Down Nationals Results (1990-1993)
      • AAA Stand-Up Nationals Results (1990-1999)
      • Arnold Classic Results (1998-1999)
      • AWI Results (1990-1999)
      • EAF European Championships Results (1991-1999)
      • Forsa Tropical Results (1998)
      • Golden Bear Results (1990-1999)
      • Main Event Results (1997-1998)
      • Reno Reunion Results (1999)
      • Super Bras-de-fer Results (1991)
      • USAA National Pro-Am Results (1995-1999)
      • USAF Unified Nationals Results (1998-1999)
      • WAF World Results (1990-1999)
      • WPAA Results (1990-1997)
      • WWC Results (1990-1999)
      • Yukon Jack Results (1990-1997)
    • Copper Age Results >
      • AAA Nationals Results (2000-2009)
      • All-Niagara Armwrestling Championships Results (2002)
      • Arm Wars Super Series Results (2008-2009)
      • Arnold Classic Results (2000-2009)
      • AWI Results (2000-2001)
      • Big Arm Classic Results (2004)
      • California State/West Coast Pro-Am Armwrestling Championship (2003-2006)
      • EAF European Championships Results (2000-2009)
      • GNC Results (2001-2004)
      • Harley Pull Results (2000-2009)
      • IAF Can-Am Championships Results (2000-2009)
      • Mike Gould Classic Results (2000-2009)
      • NAL Results (2006-2007)
      • Northeastern Armwrestling Challenge Results (2005-2009)
      • NYC Big Apple Grapple Results (2000-2009)
      • PAC World Championship Results (2005-2007)
      • PAL Results (2004-2009)
      • Reno Reunion Results (2000-2007)
      • Ruler of the Nation Results (2007-2009)
      • Sturgis Rally Professional Armwrestling Championship
      • Superstar Showdown Results (2004-2005)
      • Tournament of Champions Results (2001)
      • Ultimate Armwrestling (Las Vegas) Results (2004-2006)
      • Ultimate Armwrestling Championship (UAC) Results (2009)
      • USAA National Pro-Am Results (2000-2009)
      • USAF Unified Nationals Results (2000-2009)
      • US Open Results (2003)
      • World Armsport Federation Results (2000-2005)
      • World Armwrestling Federation Results (2000-2009)
      • WWC Results (2000-2005)
      • World Challenge (2009)
      • Zloty Tur/Nemiroff Cup Results (2000-2009)
    • Renaissance Results >
      • A1 Russian Open Results (2012-2015)
      • AAA Nationals Results (2010-2018)
      • Arm Wars Super Series Results (2010-2016)
      • Arnold Classic Results (2010-2019)
      • EAF European Championships Results (2010-2019)
      • IFA Results (2019)
      • Mike Gould Classic Results (2010-2015)
      • Moldova Open Results (2018)
      • NYC Big Apple Grapple Results (2010-2019)
      • PAL Results (2010-2019)
      • UAL Results (2010-2016)
      • USAA National Pro-Am Results (2010-2019)
      • USAF Unified Nationals Results (2010-2019)
      • WAL Results (2014-2019)
      • WAF Results (2010-2019)
      • World Challenge (2010-2012)
      • Zloty Tur/Nemiroff Cup Results (2010-2019)
    • Contemporary Results >
      • Arnold Classic Results (2022-Present)
      • EAF European Championships Results (2020-Present)
      • East vs. West Results (2021-Present)
      • IFA US Nationals Results (2021-Present)
      • IFA Worlds Results (2020-Present)
      • King of the Table Results (2021-Present)
      • Mr. Olympia Power Armwrestling Results (2021)
      • Over the Top Down Under Results (2022)
      • PAL Results (2021-Present)
      • Total Armwrestling League Results (2020-Present)
      • USAA International Pro-Am Results (2020-Present)
      • USAF Nationals Results (2022-Present)
      • WAF International Challenge Results (2021)
      • WAF World Championships Results (2020-Present)
  • YouTube
  • Miscellaneous
    • Armwrestling Amusement Devices
    • Armwrestling Matches in Professional Wrestling
    • 1975 NFLPA Arm Wrestling Championship
    • 1975 Esquire Gala Celebrity Tournament
    • A Legendary Tale
    • The Origin of the Wheelbarrow Contest
    • Legendary Powerlifters Who Could Also Pull
    • 1981: A Good Year!
    • The Bill Soberanes Wristwrestling Statue
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THE ARMWRESTLING ARCHIVES

American Armwrestling Association (AAA) Sit-Down Nationals Results (1980-1989)



1980 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Holyoke, MA - June 14th, 1980

Men's Right 0-145 lbs
1st - Dave Patton
2nd - Norm Devio
3rd - Ray Kaelin

Men's Right 146-165 lbs
1st - Harvey Frank
2nd - Randy Stanaway
3rd - Jim Fitzsimmons

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - Mike Petrarca
2nd - Mike Gonsalves
3rd - Sampson Margolis

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Johnny Walker
2nd - Mark Doherty
3rd - Bob Nelson

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Bob Jones
2nd - Sherman Tangen
3rd - Bob Coan

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Dan Mason
2nd - Lynn Perry
3rd - Cliff Sawyer

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Cleve Dean
2nd - Joe Carabetta
3rd - Moe Baker

Women's Right 0-140 lbs
1st - Cheri Fiebig
2nd - Karyn Jubinville
3rd - Zeke Hoague

Women's Right 141+ lbs
1st - Cindy Baker
2nd- Jill Walker
3rd - Karen Brisson

Team Results
1st - Virginia
2nd - Massachusetts

Armwrestler of the Meet - Dave Patton
Armwrestler of the Year - Dave Patton

Tournament Director - Ed Jubinville



1981 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Scranton, PA - October 11th, 1981

Men's Right 0-145 lbs
1st - Jim Venero
2nd - Leroy Walter
3rd - Chuck Victoria
4th - John "Chief Red Eagle" Aguilar
5th - Joe Baranac

Men's Right 146-165 lbs
1st - Harvey Frank
2nd - Greg Bednarz
3rd - Jim Fitzsimmons
4th - Mike Ondrovic
5th - Gene Quinneville

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - Ken Lewis
2nd - Craig Gonsalves
3rd - George Givens
4th - Paul Freund
5th - Larry Fontaine

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Keith Dellamedaglia
2nd - Gil Tremblay
3rd - Tom Hickey
4th - Yvon Champagne
5th - Dean Bruot

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Neil Goldberg
2nd - Mark Doherty
3rd - Jim Northern
4th - Bob Jones
5th - Jim Cohill

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Al Turner

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Dan Mason
2nd - Mike Shadduck
3rd - Scott Bigelow

Women's 0-140 lbs
1st - Karen Brisson
2nd - Jeanette Davis
3rd - Jennifer Duncan

Women's Right 141+ lbs
1st - Jill Walker
2nd - Doris Cofone
3rd - Brenda Messina

Team Results
1st - Massachusetts
2nd - Maryland
3rd - Pennsylvania

Armwrestler of the Meet - Jim Venero
Armwrestler of the Year - Johnny Walker

Tournament Director - Lloyd Capwell
Announcer - Bob O'Leary
Referees - Al Turner, Steve Stanaway, Josh Hall, Norm Levesque, Ron DesChamps, and Ed Frank

Total Entries - 84



1982 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Greensburg, PA - September 11th, 1982

Men's Right 0-135 lbs
1st - Ray Patton
2nd - Marcus Hicklin
3rd - Barry Woodward
4th - Richard Burkhart
5th - Tony Patterson Jr.

Men's Right 136-150 lbs
1st - Chuck Victoria
2nd - Mike Tucker
3rd - Eddie Boles
4th - Jim Venero
5th - Leroy Walter

Men's Right 151-165 lbs
1st - Dave Patton
2nd - Joe Fitzsimmons
3rd - Jim Fitzsimmons
4th - Peter Roberge
5th - Sam Battles

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - Harley Maynard
2nd - George Givens
3rd - Michael Petrarca
4th - Brcue Penilton
5th - Ken Lewis

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Johnny Walker
2nd - Joseph Shadduck
3rd - Tim Reilly
4th - Tom Perry
5th - Robert Drummond

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Neil Goldberg
2nd - Mark Doherty
3rd - Robert Caron
4th - Fred Decker
5th - Randy Adams

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Steve Austin
2nd - Wes Atkison
3rd - Steve Barfield
4th - Brian McSherry

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Bob Hopkins
2nd - Dan Mason
3rd - Lynn Perry
4th - Carl Dees
5th - Robert Stauffer

Women's Right 0-120 lbs
1st - Kari Ann Tremblay
2nd - Laurie Duncan
3rd - Bonnie Fitzsimmons

Women's Right 121-140 lbs
1st - Jeanette Davis
2nd - Karen Brisson
3rd - Judy Warner

Women's Right 141+ lbs
1st - April Alm
2nd - Jill Walker
3rd - Brenda Massena

Team Results
1st - Maryland
2nd - Massachusetts
3rd - Vermont
T4th - Pennsylvania
T4th - Virginia

Newcomer of the Meet - Rich Burkhart
Armwrestler of the Meet - Dave Patton
Armwrestler of the Year - Dave Patton

Tournament Director - John "Chief Red Eagle" Aguilar
Scorekeeper - Ed Jubinville, Larry Padgett, and Nancy Davis
Announcer - Bob O'Leary
Referees - Norm Levesque, Jim Silsley, Bill Bandy, Bob Rogers, Steve Stanaway, and Ron DesChamps



1983 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Burlington, VT - August 13th, 1983

Men's Right 0-135 lbs
1st - Mark Gaeta
2nd - Gary Nash
3rd - Tony Patterson
4th - Marc Walsh

Men's Right 136-150 lbs
1st - Norm Devio
2nd - Tom Todd
3rd - Jim Venero
4th - Ray Patton

Men's Right 151-165 lbs
1st - Dave Patton
2nd - Jim Fitzsimmons
3rd - Mike Narbonne
4th - Mike Ondrovic

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - George Givens
2nd - Craig Gonsalves
3rd - Joe Fitzsimmons
4th - Tim Geiger

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Pete Roberge
2nd - Brian McSherry
3rd - Guy Lasorsa
4th - Tom Perry

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Wes Atkison
2nd - Mark Doherty
3rd - Joe Rochon
4th - Tim Reilly

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Jim Northern
2nd - Bob Caron
3rd - Ralph Nevelles
4th - Sean Kelley

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Bob Hopkins
2nd - Dan Mason
3rd - Mike Shadduck
4th - Carl Dees

Women's Right 0-120 lbs
1st - Susan Weaver
2nd - Karen Brisson
3rd - Mary Fitzsimmons
4th - Jill Mulheron

Women's Right 121-140 lbs
1st - Jeanette Davis
2nd - Tonya Dees
3rd - Helene Remillard
4th - Robin Kinisley

Women's Right 141+ lbs
1st - Brenda Massena
2nd - Kathleen Hill
3rd - Carol Lee Smith
4th - Linda Falls

Team Results
1st - Massachusetts
2nd - Maryland
3rd - Vermont
4th - Pennsylvania

Newcomer of the Meet - Mark Gaeta
Armwrestler of the Year - Bob Hopkins

Tournament Director - Gil Tremblay
Annoucer - Armand Brisson
Scorekeeper - Archie Patton
Referees - Steve Stanaway, Ron DesChamps, Norm Levesque, and Al Turner

Total Entries - 125



1984 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Washington, D.C. - May 26th, 1984

Men's Right 0-135 lbs
1st - Gabe Accardi
2nd - Marc Gaeta
3rd - Bob Gianelli
4th - Ray Taglione

Men's Right 136-150 lbs
1st - Norm Devio
2nd - Ronald Becker
3rd - Jeff Tomchesson
4th - Mike Hayes

Men's Right 151-165 lbs
1st - Harvey Frank
2nd - Steve Wittig
3rd - Frank Bean
4th - John "Chief Red Eagle" Aguilar

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - George Givens
2nd - Gary Ray
3rd - Joe Fitzsimmons
4th - Joe Putillo

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Pete Roberge
2nd - Jeff Gonsalves
3rd - Don Barrenfiend
4th - Brian Roger

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Wes Atkison
2nd - Mark Allison
3rd - Mickey Johnson
4th - Alan Hendron

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Jim Northern
2nd - Mike Bonelli
3rd - Ron White
4th - Bill Coughlin

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Bob Hopkins
2nd - Bill Cheetham
3rd - Mike Huffman
4th - Mike Shadduck

Women's Right 0-120 lbs
1st - Bonnie Newcomer
2nd - Laurie Rogers
3rd - Laurie Isenburg
4th - Dora Howard

Women's Right 121-140 lbs
1st - Jeanette Davis
2nd - Tonya Dees
3rd - Robin Knisley
4th - Terri Duncan

Women's Right 141+ lbs
1st - Donna Auxier
2nd - Brenda Massena
3rd - Kathy Hill
4th - Linda Falls

Team Results
1st - Maryland
2nd - Massachusetts
3rd - Pennsylvania
4th - Virginia

Armwrestler of the Year - Norm Devio

Tournament Director - Ken Lewis
Emcee - Bob O'Leary
Scorekeepers - Archie Patton, Kenny Lewis, and Ed Jubinville
Referees - Ron DesChamps, Steve Stanaway, Ed frank, Norm Levesque, Bob Rogers, and Ken Falls

Total Entries - 105



1985 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
McLean, VA - September 7th, 1985

LEFT HAND

Men's 0-135 lbs
1st - Ray Taglione
2nd - Gabe Accardi
3rd - Jeff Hidy

Men's 136-150 lbs
1st - Norm Devio
2nd - Mike Tucker
3rd - Bill Arnold

Men's 151-165 lbs
1st - Dave Patton
2nd - Mike Hayes
3rd - Mark Stevens

Men's 166-185 lbs
1st - Robert Sharp
2nd - Gil Tremblay
3rd - Ted Cox

Men's 186-200 lbs
1st - Don Baurenfeind
2nd - Mike Myers
3rd - Jeff Gonsalves

Men's 201-220 lbs
1st - John Bosley
2nd - John Lettis
3rd - Rod Kelly

Men's 221-242 lbs
1st - Dan Rowe
2nd - Dan Plonski

Men's 243+ lbs
1st - Jim Northern
2nd - Carl Dees
3rd - Brad Silver

RIGHT HAND

Men's 0-135 lbs
1st - Gabe Accardi
2nd - Ray Taglione
3rd - David Gosdin

Men's 136-150 lbs
1st - Frank Walkuski
2nd - Bill Arnold
3rd - Norm Devio

Men's Right 151-165 lbs
1st - Dave Patton
2nd - Bert Whitfield
3rd - Andrew Rhodes

Men's 166-185 lbs
1st - George Givens
2nd - Gary Woodworth
3rd - Dave Peters

Men's 186-200 lbs
1st - Jeff Gonsalves
2nd - Don Baurenfeind
3rd - Mike Myers

Men's 201-220 lbs
1st - Wes Atkison
2nd - John Bosley
3rd - Mickey Johnson

Men's 221-242 lbs
1st - Brian McSherry
2nd - Richard Fox
3rd - Bill Coughlin

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Jim Northern
2nd - Brad Silver
3rd - Carl Dees

Women's 0-120 lbs
1st - Bonnie Newcomer
2nd - Kari Tremblay
3rd - Jill Mulherin

Women's 121-140 lbs
1st - Rhonda Lindley
2nd - Tonya Dees
3rd - Jeanette Davis

Women's 141+ lbs
1st - Grace Ann Swift
2nd - Kathleen Hill
3rd -Ann Parchar

Team Results
1st - Maryland
2nd - Virginia
3rd - Texas

Male Armwrestler of the Year - Frank Walkuski
Female Armwrestler of the Year - Jeanette Davis

Tournament Directors - Sue Patton and Steve Stanaway

Total Entries - 110



1986 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Wheeling, WV - September 6th, 1986

Men's Right 0-135 lbs
1st - Gabe Accardi
2nd - Ray Taglione
3rd - Jerry Fato
4th - Joe Venero

Men's Right 136-150 lbs
1st - Junior Hostler
2nd - Jim Venero
3rd - Frank Walkuski
4th - Ben Frenette

Men's Right 151-165 lbs
1st - Dave Patton
2nd - Bill Arnold
3rd - John Hon
4th - Brian Bowerman

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - George Givens
2nd - Sam Battles
3rd - Glenn Brooks
4th - Mike Strong

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Ray Darling
2nd - James Battles
3rd - Bobby Buttafuoco
4th - Mike Myers

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Alan Greer
2nd - Wes Atkison
3rd - Dale Gorman
4th - Ray D'Adamo

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - John Bosley
2nd - Jim Northern
3rd - Brad Jones
4th - Dale McRady

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Bobby Hopkins
2nd - Brad Silver
3rd - Edwin Lowell
4th - Jim Shipman

Women's Right 0-120 lbs
1st - Bonnie Dohm
2nd - Teresa Taglione
3rd - Wendie Rogers
4th - Karen Bean

Women's Right 121-140 lbs
1st - Rhonda Lindley
2nd - Darla Lincicome
3rd - Gayla Atkison

Women's Right 141+ lbs
1st - Grace Ann Swift
2nd - Kethy Hill
3rd - Donna Auxier
4th - Kethy Riley

Team Results
1st - Florida
2nd - New York
3rd - Kentucky

Male Armwrestler of the Year - George Givens
Female Armwrestler of the Year - Bonnie Dohm

Tournament Director - Bob Rogers
Emcee - Bob O'Leary
Referees - Ron DesChamps, Steve Stanaway, Norm Levesque, Bob Rogers, and John Miazdzyk

Total Entries - 91



1987 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Windsor Locks, CT - June 27th, 1987

Men's Right 0-135 lbs
1st - Gabe Accardi
2nd - Mark Gaeta
3rd - Leslie Whims
4th - George Whims

Men's Right 136-150 lbs
1st - Dave King
2nd - Terry Jenkins
3rd - Norm Devio
4th - Ray Taglione
5th - Junior Hostler

Men's Right 151-165 lbs
1st - Dave Patton
2nd - Jim Fitzsimmons
3rd - Andrew Rhodes
4th - Joe Clifford
5th - Dino Pandolpho

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - George Givens
2nd - Arthur Drewes
3rd - Larry Fontaine
4th - Sam Battles
5th - Joe Fitzsimmons

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Moe Motel
2nd - Greg Bednarz
3rd - Jim Battles
4th - Don Baurenfeind
5th - Ray Darling

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Fred Decker
2nd - John Bosley
3rd - Pete Mills
4th - Dale Gorman
5th - Mike Mignogna

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Jim Northern
2nd - Brian McSherry
3rd - Wes Atkison
4th - Craig McSherry
5th - Thomas Russi

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Bobby Hopkins
2nd - Brad Silver
3rd - Howard Haberman
4th - Joseph Wachter Jr.
5th - Robert Rogers

Women's Right 0-120 lbs
1st - Bonnie Dohm
2nd - Wendie Rogers
3rd - Teresa Taglione
4th - Jill Mulherin
5th - Cathy Jenkins

Women's Right 121+ lbs
1st - Carolyn Liebel
2nd - Grace Ann Swift
3rd - Danya Baker
4th - Kathy Hill
5th - Jeanette Davis

Team Champions – Massachusetts

Male Armwrestler of the Year - Gabe Accardi
Female Armwrestler of the Year - Rhonda Lindley

Tournament Directors - Al Virelli, Lia Virelli, and Ed Jubinville
Scorekeepers - Gerry Cox, Bobby Jubinville, and Archie Patton
Emcees - Bob O'Leary and Ron DesChamps
Referees - Steve Stanaway, Norm Levesque, Bob Rogers, Bill Cox, and Moe Baker

Total Entries - 150



1988 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Atlantic City, NJ - June 18th, 1988

Men's Right 0-135 lbs
1st - Gabe Accardi
2nd - Leslie Whims
3rd - Al Virelli
4th - Mark Gaeta
5th - Kris Rau

Men's Right 136-150 lbs
1st - Jerry Janning
2nd - Ray Taglione
3rd - Dennis Rogers
4th - Terry Jenkins
5th - Frank Basta

Men's Right 151-165 lbs
1st - Andrew Rhodes
2nd - Tony Barbe
3rd - Ray Patton
4th - Paul Lamoureux
5th - John Hon

Men's Right 166-185 lbs
1st - George Givens
2nd - Ken Lewis
3rd - Robert Lear
4th - Larry Fontaine
5th - Mike Costello

Men's Right 186-200 lbs
1st - Bobby Buttafuoco
2nd - Dennis Capriotti
3rd - Badger Drewes
4th - Dave Peters
5th - Pete Mills

Men's Right 201-220 lbs
1st - Fred Decker
2nd - Ron Bath
3rd - Steven Piwowacyk
4th - Rocky Nestore
5th - Marc Fisher

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Jim Northern
2nd - Robert Webb
3rd - John Bosley
4th - Brian McSherry
5th - Tom Russi

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Richard Lupkes
2nd - Bobby Hopkins
3rd - Brad Silver
4th - Joe Watcher
5th - Greg Justine

Women's Right 0-120 lbs
1st - Bonnie Dohm
2nd - Mary Beth Fitzsimmons
3rd - Cathy Jenkins
4th - Margaret Griffith

Women's Right 121-140 lbs
1st - Jane Zientak
2nd - Wendie Rogers
3rd - Cindy Mesner

Women's Right 141+ lbs
1st - Carolyn Liebel
2nd - Jennifer Joakim
3rd - Heather McSherry
4th - Kethy Riley
5th - Lisa Novak

Team Champions - Maryland

Male Armwrestler of the Year - Jim Northern
Female Armwrestler of the Year - Grace Ann Swift

Tournament Directors - Mike and Floss Mignogna
Scorekeepers - Judy Norris, Helen Stanaway, and Ed Jubinville
Referees - Karen Bean, Bill Cox, Bob Columbe, Norm Levesque, and Steve Stanaway

Total Entries - 95



1989 AAA Sit-Down Nationals
Taunton, MA - July 22nd, 1989

Men's Right 0-132 lbs
1st - Leslie Whims
2nd - Mark Gaeta
3rd - Robert Brown
4th - Al Virelli
5th - Anthony Lasorsa

Men's Right 133-143 lbs
1st - Ray Taglione
2nd - Gabe Accardi
3rd - Douglas Altman
4th - David Gosdin
5th - Socrates Fronhoffer

Men's Right 144-154 lbs
1st - Jerry Janning
2nd - Norm Devio
3rd - Ray Patton
4th - Dave King
5th - James Shea

Men's Right 155-165 lbs
1st - Terry Jenkins
2nd - Tony Barbee
3rd - Paul Lamoureux
4th - Lyle Niles
5th - Jim Witt

Men's Right 166-176 lbs
1st - Ken Lewis
2nd - Robert Lear
3rd - Bert Whitfield
4th - Butch Bonnier
5th - Greg Bednarz

Men's Right 177-198 lbs
1st - George Givens
2nd - Steve Talbott
3rd - Johnny Walker
4th - Tom Bonnier
5th - Dave Peter

Men's Right 199-220 lbs
1st - Ron Bath
2nd - Dale Gorman
3rd - Steve Piwowarczyk
4th - Jose Estremera
5th - Roger Pareja

Men's Right 221-242 lbs
1st - Fred Decker
2nd - Jim Northern
3rd - Tim Eagan
4th - Robert Webb
5th - Ron Lavoie

Men's Right 243+ lbs
1st - Richard Lupkes
2nd- Brad Silver
3rd - Mike Reinhold
4th - Wayne Willey
5th - Albert Vieira

Women's Right 0-110 lbs
1st - Selena Belisle
2nd - Sylvie Maurais
3rd - Natalie Shumate
4th - Sharon Thomson

Women's Right 111-132 lbs
1st - Bonnie Dohm
2nd - Jaiye Zientak
3rd - Bonnie Fitzsimmons
4th - Becky Levesque
5th - Teresa Taglione

Women's Right 133-154 lbs
1st - Grace Ann Swift
2nd - Wendie Rogers
3rd - Francine Deslandes
4th - Laura St. George

Women's Right 155+ lbs
1st - Kathy Riley
2nd - Carolyn Liebel
3rd - Cynthia Fitzsimmons
4th - Lisa Novak
5th - Jennifer Joakim

Team Results
1st - Maryland
2nd - Massachusetts
3rd - Vermont

Male Armwrestler of the Year - Ron Bath
Female Armwrestler of the Year - Carolyn Liebel

Tournament Directors - Bill and Gerry Cox
Emcee - Joe Clifford
Scorekeepers - Archie Patton, Diane Whitfield, and Ed Jubinville
Referees - Steve Stanaway, Karen Bean, Bob Columbe, Bill Cox, Willie Hargrove, and Bob Rogers

Total Entries - 145
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