Taras Ivakin: I need time 11:47 11/15/2013 The Ukrainian armwrestler jumped a four year gap. What’s in store for him now? What was the source of his failure and how does he get the strength to go on? Not what you were looking for? Search for other text. In Nemiroff World Cup 2013 Taras Ivakin placed 14 th in his category. That ’ s very low for a contestant of his caliber. It ’ s worth remembering though, that he had a four year break. Taras, what were your main obstacles when you fought? What was missing? There was only one obstacle – I’m burnt out. I couldn’t put my mind into fighting mode. Those 4 years took away my hunger to compete. I tried fighting, like I did in training, but it was a wrong move and I had to pay the price. What are your plans for the future? Are you still sure you want a comeback? I’m going to go everywhere my body and my finances allow me! Europe and the world does not interest me – now I only fight professional. I’m sure I’ll come back, I just need time. It’s