A FORMER Winton student is preparing to flex his muscle in the ‘entertainment capital of the world’ and fulfill his dream of becoming a world champion arm wrestler.

Marvin Palmer is aiming for a place in the finals of the World Armwrestling League (WAL) tournament in Las Vegas next year, where he hopes to become world champion and possibly earn up to £100,000 in the process.

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