Vern "The One Arm Bandit" Martel is a 13-time world champion in the sport of arm-wrestling. Despite what should have been a career-ending injury in 1985, Vern went on to dominate his sport in a fascinating journey that brought him around the world to various competitions. Vern's accomplishments have inspired many throughout the world, including household names like
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Vern currently resides in Prince George, British Columbia, where he is nominated to the city's Sports Hall of Fame.
