Arm wrestling: Newport woman is 'UK's first female referee'

Trying to keep two super heavyweight men under control while they twist each other's arms may sound daunting, but for Katherine Whitaker it's just a hobby.

The 48-year-old, from Newport, believes she is the UK's first female arm wrestling referee and this month she'll officiate at the UK's first professional national championship.

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