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John Shotwell is a World Champion Arm wrestler and World Record Curl Holder born in June 1947 who grew up in Medford, Massachusetts. Employed by MASS BAY Transportation Authority and was three time rapid transit rodeo winner.

John, a body builder and retired arm wrestler, traveled the world competing in arm wrestling. He won the World Championship in 1972 in the 175lb class. John trained with many successful famous wrestlers and body builders, including Larry Scott, the first Mr. Olympia. He has also worked out with Lou (Hulk) Ferrigno, JR MR America John DeCola, Casey Viator who was the youngest Mr. America and Bruno Sammartino.

John has had the opportunity to train many bodybuilders including Joseph Pride, NPC Champion, and was presented in Bob Hoffman's Strength and Health Magazine as well as Perry Raders Iron Man Magazine in 1972, the year of John's World Championship.

John also holds the world record wrist curl of 345lbs at a bodyweight of 175lbs in 2015 as seen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGfZJW4ZtMI)

John was also portrayed in the book called Survivor One as Johnny "old school" Barbella written by William Gallaty.

Lastly, John was a Parvuli Dei Cub Scout and Eagle Scout.