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2010 World's Strongest Athlete Contest date has been set!

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This is the first official announcement for this years World's Strongest Athlete Contest! We've decided to spread the word sooner this year so people have more time to train and make travel arrangements. Below you will find most of the details regarding the contest...I also strongly encourage everyone to check back often for more specific details regarding the actual events and charity info!

HERE'S THE INFO WE HAVE SO FAR:

-This years event will be held on Saturday, July 17th at 12:00pm at Overtime Sports Facility in Wayne, NJ.

-Once again, there will be FOUR divisions:

High School Athletes (This category includes HS seniors that have graduated and will be enrolling in college in the fall.)

College Athletes (If you just graduated in the Spring 2010 semester, we are still allowing you to compete in this category.)

Professional Athletes (Professional Strongmen & Professional Powerlifters do NOT qualify for this contest.)

Police/Fire/Military Personnel

-If you want to compete in this contest, you MUST register ONLINE on the WSA Website BEFORE June 17, 2010!

-Payment for the contest is due THE DAY OF THE EVENT!! If you don't bring a check or cash, you will NOT be allowed to compete! Period.

-There will be a $10 entrance fee for all spectators.

-This years events are as follows:

600-pound Tire Flip: High School athletes will be required to flip the tire 3x. Police/Fire/Military will flip the tire 4x. College & Professional Athletes have to flip the tire 5x. This is a timed event.

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60-Yard Farmers Walk: Athletes will be required to walk 30 yards, turn around a cone, and walk 30 yards back to the starting line. High School Athletes will carry 172 pounds in each hand. EVERY OTHER DIVISION will be carrying 202 pounds in each hand.

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Seated Hand-Over-Hand Rope Pull: This event requires the athletes to pull a weighted sled that is attached to a 75-foot rope, hand-over-hand, until the sled reaches them. High School Athletes will be required to pull three 45-pound plates on the sled. Police/Fire/Military will pull four 45-pound plates. College & Pro Athletes will pull five 45-pound plates.

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60-Yard Backward/Forward Sled Drag: This event requires the contestants to drag a sled backwards for 30 yards and then turn around and drag it forward for 30 yards to the finish. High School athletes will be dragging four 45-pound plates on the sled. Police/Fire/Military will drag five plates. College & Pro Athletes will drag six plates.

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-ALL events will be performed on a FieldTurf surface.

-100% of the profits from this event will goto the National MS Society

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I will continue to post info and more specifics regarding the contest on this site as things unfold. But I highly recommend checking out our official World's Strongest Athlete webpage at www.WorldsStrongestAthlete.com! This is where you must register for the contest, learn about sponsorships, send in your questions regarding the event, etc.!

This years event is going to be INSANE!! I'll be back with more info soon!

Until next time, take action and REGISTER TO COMPETE NOW!!!

-Joe D.

 

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  1. Simon makes this comment

    Tuesday, 19 October 2010

    Hey, i from Germany. I hope i can be there one time! Is a dream in my life, i work so hard, to can be there one time. And maybe one time i can show you, that we German guys can be a "BADASS" to! So maybe next year i can be there, after ou're Football Season in Germany. Simon....

  2. Brad makes this comment

    Thursday, 13 May 2010

    Dear Joe: I hope you do not even read this absurd comments! I hope that if you do, you do not become bitter by all the stupid people out there who would love to take a piece of someone so they feel better about themselves. This has happened to Charles Poliquin and I am embarassed for him. He makes snide comments about others that make him look so bad. Joe - YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB AND I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!!! Brad Crompton Toronto, Canada ps Open a gym here!

  3. achylles makes this comment

    Thursday, 13 May 2010

    they are all strong. but i got a 3 year old that would beat any of them pound for pound. check him out at ACHYLLES.COM and go to his video's. i promise you aint seen nothing like this befor. he is the definition of ATHLETE!

  4. Erin makes this comment

    Thursday, 13 May 2010

    Still not a single women's division? Boo.

  5. David makes this comment

    Wednesday, 12 May 2010

    That's the same day as Teenage Nationals for Strongman at North American Strongman inc. http://www.nastrongmaninc.com/pdf/entries/teennat10.pdf Is there any way you could push this contest forward or backward one week? Lots of Highschool seniors would kill to come out, but Nationals is important too.

  6. Jake makes this comment

    Wednesday, 12 May 2010

    I agree a "Washed up Meathead" div would be cool...maybe 35yrs plus.

  7. Project X makes this comment

    Wednesday, 12 May 2010

    No Matter WHAT... it still takes a shit loads or HARD WORK to get where Cushing is at!! Haters will only push us to be better. Like George said keep on doing what u are doing Joe have learned a lot from you!! there should be a Strength Coach division.

  8. Dave makes this comment

    Monday, 10 May 2010

    Wayne - Thank you for the respectful reply and pointing me to an article where Joe D gave response to the situation. As for George, I'm in Houston so I typically don't look at the Jersey media for information, but rather utilize the national media and direct source. Joe has made it a point to tout Cushing's accomplishments on his site for years. The fact that he didn't address the 1000lb elephant in the room on his board does not make me uneducated at all. This is his forum, and what better place to comment.

  9. George makes this comment

    Monday, 10 May 2010

    The first comment made from "R". You are the typical jealous hater. The type of guy(if you are one), that was raised in a skirt with no balls. Give your real name you spineless wimp. And for Dave, who made the second comment, you make no sense. What newspaper have you been reading. Joe never turned his back on Cushing. Joe gave him his full support. Educate yourself and learn how to read before saying something that you can't back up. As for you Joe, keep up the great work that you are doing and let the jealous haters continue to rant on. Actions speak louder than words.

  10. Wayne makes this comment

    Monday, 10 May 2010

    Dave, he has already backed up Cush. He does not have to respond on his website so don't attack him. Just google both names and you will see that he has already said he backs cushing, man. R...well haters will be haters.

  11. R makes this comment

    Monday, 10 May 2010

    Will Cushing be there? Will you be handing out complimentary PED's or will your nutrition cronies be doing that?

  12. Dave makes this comment

    Monday, 10 May 2010

    You're kidding me Joe!?!! You've sang praise and compliments on your prize pupil, Brian Cushing, for 6 or 7 years. Now he's going through some tough times, which he swears he never touched PED...and you act like nothings happened. Just my opinion, but you are acting like many trainers who love the kid when he's up and turns his back when there down. Expected more from you.

  13. David makes this comment

    Monday, 10 May 2010

    When is there going to be a Strength Coach division? I would rather see that than a Washed Up Meathead Div

  14. Q makes this comment

    Monday, 10 May 2010

    Where's the washed up meathead division?

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