A powerful and determined man, Eric Komar has been through his fair share of obstacles. Born with spina bifida, the community habilitation services receptionist lets nothing get in the way of strong-arming his challenges and living a normal life.
Eric Komar began arm-wrestling as a hobby in high school and entered his first competition with no experience. Though he didn’t win the match, Komar’s participation in the competition resulted in meeting his coach and eventually going pro.During his nine years of experience, Komar has competed in an estimated 50 competitions and has landed in the top three in 30 of those — a 60% placement record.Being born with Spina Bifida, not being able to use his legs isn’t much of an inconvenience for him. It takes him a little longer to conduct normal things such as putting his pants on, but he is 100% independent nonethelessEric’s mother, Linda, has multiple sclerosis and myeloma, a form of cancer.
He cherishes moments with her dearly. Part of which, Eric has breakfast with his mother each Sunday morning.Because of his disadvantages and disabilities, one quote that especially resonates with Komar comes from a Sylvester Stallone character: “The world meets nobody halfway.”Eric comes to the Ultimate Family Athletics each Saturday to practice
his craft and doesn’t miss a day. A true definition of “no days off”.At a young 38-years-old, Eric has had approximately 20 surgeries since the day he was born. The main one was the boil relief from his spinal cord imperfection.One side effect of Eric’s condition is that it disrupts the cerebral spinal fluid.
He has a shunt installed in his head, which is a tube that comes from his skull down to his stomach that drains the fluid through his urine.Komar’s ultimate goal is to help create opportunities for disabled athletes on par with those provided to the Michael Jordans and Derek Jeters of the world.
