In a Hollywood movie, the aging fighter who makes one last stab at glory usually winds up with his arms raised and a victorious smile on his face. Cue the music. Roll credits … Reality, as Spokane’s Mike Beggs knows, is rarely so scripted. Beggs admitted to feeling somewhat “hollow” about his return to the world of big-time arm wrestling last weekend because he only won silver, not gold. Make that two silvers: A shiny medal for each of his Popeye-like arms. The 57-year-old grandfather of three competed as a lefty and a righty in the 221-242 pound category at the 38th annual Amateur World Arm Wrestling Championships. The event was part of Silverado Days, a popular festival held in Southern California’s Buena Park. “This has been the ending chapter to a long story,” Beggs said in a subdued tone/Doug Clark, SR. More here.

Question: Are you strong enough to do well at arm wrestling?

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