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Quote:The Arnold Strongman Classic annually features the world’s top strongman professionals in a two-day competition to determine the world’s strongest man.Two-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion Derek Poundstone of Waterbury, Conn., will return to defend his title again in 2011, and will again face six-time ASC champ Zydrunas Savickas of Lithuania. Poundstone defeated Savickas in 2010 after Savickas returned from a one-year hiatus, The mighty Lithuanian won the Arrnold Strongman six straight times between 2003 and 2008. He also won the World’s Strongest Man in 2009 and 2010 and is considered by many to be the greatest strongman of all time.
The following athletes* will compete in the 2011 Arnold Strongman Classic:
- Mike Jenkins — 2010 Arnold Amateur World Strongman Championships winner
- Mikhail Koklyaev
- Brian Shaw
- Brian Siders
- Travis Ortmayer
- Derek Poundstone — Arnold Strongman Classic champion 2009 and 2010
- Zydrunas Savickas — Arnold Strongman Classic champion 2003-2008
* The winner of the 2011 All American Strongman Challenge, to be held Jan. 29-30 at the L.A. Fit EXPO in Los Angeles will receive an automatic invite to compete in the Arnold Strongman Classic.
* In addition, two wild-card invitations will be extended to deserving athletes before the 2011 Arnold Strongman Classic to bring the final field to 10 athletes.
The 2011 Arnold Strongman Classic will feature five events – Apollon’s Wheel, Hummer Tire Deadlift, Circus Dumbbell, Manhood Stones and Timber Carry designed to test sheer brute strength.
Schedule for 2011 Arnold Strongman Classic
Friday, March 4, 2-5 p.m. at Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage
- Event #1: Apollon’s Wheel – The Apollon’s Wheel will return to a maximum repetitions event in 2011, with the contestants lifting a 415-pound (187 kg) barbell over their heads as many times as possible.
- Event #2: Hummer Tire Deadlift – Contestants lift a specially-designed 14-foot long bar weighted with tires and metal plates. The beginning weight for the event will be approximately 600 pounds (270 kg).
Saturday, March 5, 1:45-4:45 p.m. at Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage
- Event #3: Circus Dumbbell — Contestants lift a 242-pound dumbbell (110 kg), up from 228 pounds, over their head as many times as possible. Contestants are allowed to use two hands to bring the dumbbell to their shoulders, but must lift it overhead with one hand.
- Event #4: Manhood Stones — Contestants lift round stones weighing approximately 535 pounds (242.5 kg) and 452 pounds (205 kg) over a bar approximately 49 inches high as many times as possible in 60 seconds. Contestants who can lift the heaviest stone will not have to attempt the lighter stone because one rep of the heavier stone will beat any number of reps of the lighter stone.
Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial
- Event #5: Timber Carry — Also known as the Farmer’s Walk, contestants will carry a wooden frame weighting approximately 1,003 pounds (450 kg) up a 32-foot inclined ramp as fast a they can. The weight of the apparatus is up from 875 pounds in previous years. Competitors will be allowed to use straps for the first time.
The Arnold Strongman Classic is produced by Dr. Terry and Jan Todd of the University of Texas. David Webster is Head Referee. Committee members are Odd Haughen, Dr. John Fair, Bill Kazmaier, Steve Slater, Kim Beckwith, Magnus ver Magnusson, Richard Sorin and Jim Lorimer. Sarah Fair is Scorekeeper. On-stage announcer will be Clint Richards.
Arnold Strongman Classic Champions
2002: Mark Henry
2003: Zydrunas Savickas
2004: Zydrunas Savickas
2005: Zydrunas Savickas
2006: Zydrunas Savickas
2007: Zydrunas Savickas
2008: Zydrunas Savickas
2009: Derek Poundstone
2010: Derek Poundstone
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