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Strongman’s World Champion Title at Stake
The 4th Annual Arnold’s Strongest Man Contest boasts the most brawn ever, and has added a sixth event this year. The ArnoldStrongest Man Competition has become partners with the International Federation of Strength Athletes, the governing body of the sport worldwide, and will be televised in a two-hour format on Fox Sports across the country.
Competitors in the Arnold’s Strongest Man Contest will vie for a total of over $150,000 in cash and prizes including a new Hummer H3, for a $10,000 bronze statue of legendary strongman Louis Cyr, and over $3,000 in MHP sports nutrition supplements. MHP is the official title sponsor of Arnold's Strongest Man Contest.
The events in this year’s Arnold Strongest Man contest include:
Apollon’s Wheel -This unique barbell was made famous by turn-of-the-century strongman Louis “Apollon" Uni. The barbell resembles two train wheels welded (weights do not rotate) to a thick bar (1.92 inches in diameter) for a total weight of 366 lbs. Only ten men have ever lifted it overhead. This event takes place Friday from 3pm-4pm on the EXPO main stage.
Hummer Deadlift - Contestants will lift a specially designed 14 foot long bar weighted with Hummer tires. A new Hummer tire weighs approx. 100 lbs, and the beginning weight will be approx. 700 lbs. This event takes place Friday from 4pm-5pm on the EXPO main stage.
Medicine Ball Throw - Contestants will toss a 50 lb. medicine ball into the air in an attempt to achieve the greatest height. This event takes place Friday from 5pm-6pm on the EXPO main stage.
One Handed Overhead Dumbbell Lift (new event) - Contestants will lift a replica of the “Inch" dumbbell, which was made for Thomas Inch, a professional Strongman from the early 20th century. The dumbbell weights 172 lbs. and has a very big handle, 2.5 inches in diameter. The men will use one hand at a time and lift the dumbbell overhead as many times as possible in 90 sec. This event takes place Saturday from Noon-1pm on the EXPO main stage.
Hammer of Strength - Contestants will attempt to upend a giant Hammer 18 ft. long. Weight will be added after each completed attempt and time will be a factor determining the winner. This event takes place Saturday from 1pm-2pm on the EXPO main stage.
Farmers Walk - In this event, contestants lift 865 lbs. of barn timbers bolted together around them. They have 30 sec. to carry the 865 lbs load up a 32 ft. inclined ramp. This is the final event of the competition held Saturday night at Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.
The Arnold Strongest Man Contest has been chosen to be filmed for the FOX Sports Net program, MHP All Strength U.S.A. and aired sometime in Spring '05. To find out more about the series, click here.
MHP is a provider of scientifically formulated sports nutrition supplements. They sponsor top U.S. Strongmen Mark Philippi, Van Hatfield, Steve Kirit, Phil Pfister and Jon Andersen, as well as many other top strength athletes from all over the country. To learn more about MHP and their science-based products, please call 1-888-783-8844 or visit http://www.maxperformance.com. Read MHP's press release about the Arnold Strongest man competition.
The 4th Annual Arnold’s Strongest Man Contest boasts the most brawn ever, and has added a sixth event this year. The ArnoldStrongest Man Competition has become partners with the International Federation of Strength Athletes, the governing body of the sport worldwide, and will be televised in a two-hour format on Fox Sports across the country.
Competitors in the Arnold’s Strongest Man Contest will vie for a total of over $150,000 in cash and prizes including a new Hummer H3, for a $10,000 bronze statue of legendary strongman Louis Cyr, and over $3,000 in MHP sports nutrition supplements. MHP is the official title sponsor of Arnold's Strongest Man Contest.
The events in this year’s Arnold Strongest Man contest include:
Apollon’s Wheel -This unique barbell was made famous by turn-of-the-century strongman Louis “Apollon" Uni. The barbell resembles two train wheels welded (weights do not rotate) to a thick bar (1.92 inches in diameter) for a total weight of 366 lbs. Only ten men have ever lifted it overhead. This event takes place Friday from 3pm-4pm on the EXPO main stage.
Hummer Deadlift - Contestants will lift a specially designed 14 foot long bar weighted with Hummer tires. A new Hummer tire weighs approx. 100 lbs, and the beginning weight will be approx. 700 lbs. This event takes place Friday from 4pm-5pm on the EXPO main stage.
Medicine Ball Throw - Contestants will toss a 50 lb. medicine ball into the air in an attempt to achieve the greatest height. This event takes place Friday from 5pm-6pm on the EXPO main stage.
One Handed Overhead Dumbbell Lift (new event) - Contestants will lift a replica of the “Inch" dumbbell, which was made for Thomas Inch, a professional Strongman from the early 20th century. The dumbbell weights 172 lbs. and has a very big handle, 2.5 inches in diameter. The men will use one hand at a time and lift the dumbbell overhead as many times as possible in 90 sec. This event takes place Saturday from Noon-1pm on the EXPO main stage.
Hammer of Strength - Contestants will attempt to upend a giant Hammer 18 ft. long. Weight will be added after each completed attempt and time will be a factor determining the winner. This event takes place Saturday from 1pm-2pm on the EXPO main stage.
Farmers Walk - In this event, contestants lift 865 lbs. of barn timbers bolted together around them. They have 30 sec. to carry the 865 lbs load up a 32 ft. inclined ramp. This is the final event of the competition held Saturday night at Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.
The Arnold Strongest Man Contest has been chosen to be filmed for the FOX Sports Net program, MHP All Strength U.S.A. and aired sometime in Spring '05. To find out more about the series, click here.
MHP is a provider of scientifically formulated sports nutrition supplements. They sponsor top U.S. Strongmen Mark Philippi, Van Hatfield, Steve Kirit, Phil Pfister and Jon Andersen, as well as many other top strength athletes from all over the country. To learn more about MHP and their science-based products, please call 1-888-783-8844 or visit http://www.maxperformance.com. Read MHP's press release about the Arnold Strongest man competition.
Krzysztof Piekarz
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