Stanley Hamilton becomes world-class arm wrestler after starting in his 40s
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Stanley Hamilton becomes world-class arm wrestler after starting in his 40s

1 hour ago · Originally published 1 Nov 2026 9/10 Original headline: From arm wrestling to marathons, meet the late starters shining in new sports
After retiring from rugby due to injuries, 47-year-old Stanley Hamilton took up arm wrestling and has since secured three world championship medals. His success highlights a growing trend of people discovering competitive sporting success well into middle age.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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