America's Strongest Man

[Steve Reid]

So America's Strongest Man Competition is not too far away. July 25th and 26th. Lets get some talk and hype going for the comp. Does anyone know the competitor list?

The events look like this:

Saturday:
2PM- 800# tire flip and Harley Davidson sled drag medley – (approximately 60’ each.)
2:45PM- Slater's Pro Max Log
3:30PM-Farmer Walk and keg carry medley – (355# and 300# x 2 approximately 60’ each.)
4:00 PM- Freedom Stone for height – (380# stone.)

SUNDAY
1PM- Budweiser Truck Pull
2PM- Car Deadlift
2:45PM- Axle clean and press for reps – (320-330#.)(Clean each rep)
3:15PM- Stones on the run – (330# – 420+#.)

Goodluck to all the competitors. This is certainly a very prestigious and honorable title to hold!

[Michael Long]

its gonna be exciting to watch!!!

[Steve Reid]

its gonna be exciting to watch!!!

I wish I could make it in person. If anyone on the board it attending maybe they could post small updates just of who wins each event (no extreme detail of events needed).

[Steve Reid]

So who is attending the comp?

[Chris Weaver]

I'm off of work that weekend so I might take a motorcycle ride down to check it out. Would be awesome to watch in person. Depends mostly on the weather right now.

[Steve Reid]

Your right, it would be great to see in person. From what I understand, Derek and Travis are competing in ASM. Do we know who else will be in the line up?

[Eric Todd]

I believe John Connor is.
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[Jared Enderton]

So who is attending the comp?

Anyone have an official start list? Time to make some predictions ha!

[Mark A Cummings]

I know my boy Andy Vincent is going, and I'm pretty sure Kevin Nee is going as well. Both qualified for ASM in California a couple of weeks ago.

[Steve Reid]

I know my boy Andy Vincent is going, and I'm pretty sure Kevin Nee is going as well. Both qualified for ASM in California a couple of weeks ago.

Wow, this seems like it could be a good turnout for this comp. Did Nick Best qualify?

[Carlos Reyes]

Wow, this seems like it could be a good turnout for this comp. Did Nick Best qualify?

I heard Derek say today that Nick Best will not be competing at ASM.

From the ASC website:
Dave Hansen
Matt Wanat
Brad Dunn
Rob Meulenberg
Van Hatfield
Tamas Malatinszki
Carl Foemmel
John Connor
Warrick Brant
Travis Ortmayer
Marshall White
Scott Weech
Brian Turner
Chad Coy
Nick Courtad
Jason Davidson
Pete Konradt
Andy Vincent
Matt Dawson
Kevin Nee
Derek Poundstone

What a lineup. This show's gonna be absolutely insane.

[Steve Reid]

Thanks for posting Carlos. This is def a great line up and I am sure it will be a tremendous comp.

[Simon_De_Vogelaere]

lol talk about stacked, only ones missing are Nick Best, Brian Shaw & Phil Phister ?

[Nick Best]

No I didn't go to a qualifier this year. All the contests were on the eastern half of the country early in the year and I just couldn't make it work. The one contest that was in San Diego was for injured athletes to qualify only so I am out this year. Its a show I have done every year since I turned pro and I hate to miss it. Good Luck to all the guys and stay injury free.

Nick

[Ryan Bracewell]

lol talk about stacked, only ones missing are Nick Best, Brian Shaw & Phil Phister ?

I do not believe Phil does any ASM shows, and I dont think Shaw did any of the qualifying events.

This should be a great contest, i just hope someone gets some good video of all the competitors.

[JustinLallemand]

I heard Derek say today that Nick Best will not be competing at ASM.

From the ASC website:
Dave Hansen
Matt Wanat
Brad Dunn
Rob Meulenberg
Van Hatfield
Tamas Malatinszki
Carl Foemmel
John Connor
Warrick Brant
Travis Ortmayer
Marshall White
Scott Weech
Brian Turner
Chad Coy
Nick Courtad
Jason Davidson
Pete Konradt
Andy Vincent
Matt Dawson
Kevin Nee
Derek Poundstone

What a lineup. This show's gonna be absolutely insane.

WHOA! With American's getting so much better, this is gonna be a crazy contest!!!!

I was hoping to see Steve Mac up there too!

[tom_mcclure]

I heard Derek say today that Nick Best will not be competing at ASM.

From the ASC website:
Dave Hansen
Matt Wanat
Brad Dunn
Rob Meulenberg
Van Hatfield
Tamas Malatinszki
Carl Foemmel
John Connor
Warrick Brant
Travis Ortmayer
Marshall White
Scott Weech
Brian Turner
Chad Coy
Nick Courtad
Jason Davidson
Pete Konradt
Andy Vincent
Matt Dawson
Kevin Nee
Derek Poundstone

What a lineup. This show's gonna be absolutely insane.

Good luck guys, have fun!

[Dennis Brandenstein]

WHOA! With American's getting so much better, this is gonna be a crazy contest!!!!

I was hoping to see Steve Mac up there too!

Steve Mac won't be competing in any asc shows anytime soon.

[Kevin Nee]

I REALLY want to do this show...but as of now, the financial situation is not looking good. hopefully i can pull something off. i would hate to miss this contest again. its a very prestigous title...especially with all the great americans we have now!!!!

[Steve Reid]

Hopefully you can make it to the comp Kevin.

[tom_mcclure]

So America's Strongest Man Competition is not too far away. July 25th and 26th. Lets get some talk and hype going for the comp. Does anyone know the competitor list?

The events look like this:

Saturday:
2PM- 800# tire flip and Harley Davidson sled drag medley – (approximately 60’ each.)
2:45PM- Slater's Pro Max Log
3:30PM-Farmer Walk and keg carry medley – (355# and 300# x 2 approximately 60’ each.)
4:00 PM- Freedom Stone for height – (380# stone.)

SUNDAY
1PM- Budweiser Truck Pull
2PM- Car Deadlift
2:45PM- Axle clean and press for reps – (320-330#.)(Clean each rep)
3:15PM- Stones on the run – (330# – 420+#.)

Goodluck to all the competitors. This is certainly a very prestigious and honorable title to hold!

Does antone know what the last height is for the stone for height? The last time I did this event it was a lighter stone, but they made it with a limit of only 72 inches. At that show, I think if more than one made this height it would have been decided by fastest time to make the lift.

[Ryan Bracewell]

Does antone know what the last height is for the stone for height? The last time I did this event it was a lighter stone, but they made it with a limit of only 72 inches. At that show, I think if more than one made this height it would have been decided by fastest time to make the lift.

I believe the apparatus still tops out at 72", but when Ortmayer set the WR of 74" in Orlando I think they stacked up mats underneath it.

[Steve Reid]

That is a crazy height! I guess the only two ways of getting a stone to that height would be to shoulder it or pop it up in the air then push it on. Impressive stuff for sure.

[DKirby]

lol talk about stacked, only ones missing are Nick Best, Brian Shaw & Phil Phister ?

2 of last 3 winners
-Steve MacDonald (06')
-Jason Krystal (08')

Others who I believe have competed WSM & IFSA Worlds the last 3 yrs:
-Phil Pfister
-Dave Ostlund
-Kevin Nee
-Jason Bergmann
-Don Pope
-Brian Shaw
-Josh Thigpen
-Karl Gillingham
-Nick Best
-Tom McClure

I might have missed one or 2 people. Just goes to show the ridiculous amount of pro talent in the U.S.

[Justin Blake]

http://www.americanstrongman.com/articles/detail.asp?ArtID=344

[Michael Love]

Wish I could be there to watch that Max log!

[Arnell Castillo]

Last 3 winners
-Steve MacDonald
-Derek Poundstone
-Jason Krystal



what happened to Jason Krystal ?

[Jay O'Neill]

Did I see Nick Coutad on that list? wow i thought he might of retired. Strong dude!

[chad coy]

Strike my name from the list........2nd one I have sat out in 12 years. Kokomo's unemployment rate ( 18+%) is hurting the expendable income!!!!
Maybe next year?

Big good luck to Team Tabernak at ASM......Dunn and Conner!

[BradDunn]

Hahahaha!! That's good stuff Mr. Coy.
Wish you could make it though, man. You still have plenty left in you. At 255-260 you have to be pound for pound one of the strongest guys around (and an old fart, too, lol) :T:
Oh, and let me add 'devestatingly handsome' as well...

Me and Big John will try to 'represent the team' well. Hope you make it back to The Great White North in September bro... see ya!

[chad coy]

Brad,

I will be back in Canada....thanks for the kind words....I am just happy to be healthy! Be ready and rested and a trip to Vegas is yours!

[Laurence Shahlaei]

Good luck to all the guys doing this. It looks awsome.

Loz

[barabas47]

How do you not love Brad Dunn!!!!!

I'm rooting for him and Big John Conner. Mainly because I love rooting for a dark horse and anyone who knows these guys will tell you they are first class in the sport of Strongman.
Plus I still feel bad for breaking one of Brad's stones and if you never seen Big John break stuff on accident it's classic

[Scott Markowitz]

Don't feel bad about breaking the stone. It gives us a place to sit now after we are ready to pass out from chain dragging.

[Steve Reid]

The contest is just around the corner

[Justin Blake]

This one is gonna be NASTY, hopefully someone will be able to update!

[Ryan Bracewell]

I'm cheering for the Houston Boys(Ortmayer and Vincent). I think Andy is going to surprise a lot of people out there.

[Chris Hartschuh]

I'm cheering for the Houston Boys(Ortmayer and Vincent). I think Andy is going to surprise a lot of people out there.Andy's been looking impressive as hell when I've had the chance to see him in the gym.

[Michael Love]

i'm cheering for the houston boys(ortmayer and vincent). I think andy is going to surprise a lot of people out there.

+1!!!! :f:

[Steve Reid]

Does anyone know if Kevin Nee was able to make it down to compete? I am sure Derek is coming with a firing fury after Fortissimus and is looking for some redemption. I hope he gets the ASM title again!

[matthewvincent]

im going ahead and pulling for ORT and a top 5 from Andy... ANdy is good and all but I heard his brother is a real dream boat...

[Chris Hartschuh]

im going ahead and pulling for ORT and a top 5 from Andy... ANdy is good and all but I heard his brother is a real dream boat...
:LOL: Hahaha...

[Knelly]

Hey everyone. I will try my best to give updates. The festival is HUGE and I have never seen so many motorcycles in my life. The logs that Steve Slater made are beautiful! There is a rules meeting at 10 am. Contest starts at 2.

Kristin

[Steve Reid]

Hey everyone. I will try my best to give updates. The festival is HUGE and I have never seen so many motorcycles in my life. The logs that Steve Slater made are beautiful! There is a rules meeting at 10 am. Contest starts at 2.

Kristin

Sounds great Kristin, thank you!

[Orie Barnett]

THANKS Kristin,
Your the (Wo)Man!!! :YR:

Orie
www.ChriststrengthGym.com

[Vincent.Dametta]

I hope everyone stays safe!

[Knelly]

Ok. Here's the events and order of athletes for the first event.

1st event

800 tire flip for 60 ft along with the harley sled drag for 60 ft

2nd event

Max log. Each athlete gets 3 attempts. Starts at 320lbs

3rd event

Farmers Keg medley
355 farmers
270 keg loaded to 40" platform
330 keg ". "

4th event
380lb stone for height
Starting at 54" round robin style. Platform goes up to 60" -64"-66" and 2" up every time until winner is declared
Each atlete has 60 second to complete each stone

Order of athletes:
Sorry I don't know all last names!

1. Marshall W
2. Matt W
3. Andy
4. Travis O
5. Carl
6. Van H
7. John
8. Rob
9. Scott
10.Brad D
11 Nick
12.Matt
13 David
14 Derek P
15 Tomas
16 Warrick
17 Jason

[davebeers]

lots of great stone loaders there, that 4th event might take a while

[jayholder]

only problem i see with the stone load is for bergman, at his height a 320lb stone to 64 and beyond is difficult./

[Jamie T]

go M-dub

get it started off right!!!!!!!!

J

[Brandon Smith]

only problem i see with the stone load is for bergman, at his height a 320lb stone to 64 and beyond is difficult./

Jason actually loaded the 380 Freedom stone at last year's ASM to 66 inches if I remember. He may not be the tallest guy out there, but he can really pop the stone up there. Should be interesting to see all the results!

[Knelly]

1st event

1. Derek P. 58.05
2. Marshall W. 64.34
3. Andy V. 65.88
4. Carl. 80.34

[Knelly]

2nd event

1. Derek. 400
2. Scott. 380
2. Brad. 380
3. Rob. 380. 3rd attempt
4. Van. 370
5. Andy. 360
5. Travis 360
6. Warrick 350

[WesleyInman]

This pic just came in from Dione...

Looks like someone hit the 400log. Awesome job Derek :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/body2see/derekatasm.jpg

[DaveMihalov]

lol pure madness. and derek was worried about the log. this show is his now.:EL:

[Knelly]

3rd event

1. Derek 56.75
2. Marshall. 85.4
3. Travis. 181'6"
4. Carl. 163'9"
5. Tamas. 160'3"
6. Van. 159'10"
7. David. 144'1"

[Steve Reid]

Thank you for all the great updates Kristin! Sounds like Derek is tearing through this one and has a great shot at regaining his title of ASM. Can't wait to hear how the last event goes for today and how tomorrow goes

[Knelly]

Last event

1. Travis. 72 "
2. Andy. 70
3. Rob. 68" in 7.81 second
4. Warrick 68" in 9.59
5. Derek. 68. In.10.31


Overall after day 1

1. Derek. 64
2. Travis 52.5
3. Andy. 50.5
4. Marshall. 46
5. Carl. 45
6. Brad. 42.5
7. Van. 41
8. Tamas. 38
9. Scott. 35.5
10.Rob. 33
11.Warrick. 31.5
12 john. 27.5
13.Nick. 25
13 matt. 25
13 david. 25
14 jason. 12
15.Matt W 6

[Ryan Bracewell]

Last event

1. Travis. 72 "
2. Andy. 70
3. Rob. 68" in 7.81 second
4. Warrick 68" in 9.59
5. Derek. 68. In.10.31


Overall after day 1

1. Derek. 64
2. Travis 52.5
3. Andy. 50.5
4. Marshall. 46
5. Carl. 45
6. Brad. 42.5
7. Van. 41
8. Tamas. 38
9. Scott. 35.5
10.Rob. 33
11.Warrick. 31.5
12 john. 27.5
13.Nick. 25
13 matt. 25
13 david. 25
14 jason. 12
15.Matt W 6

Texas Boys respresenting!!!! I knew Andy would make a big spash.

[Matthew White]

Great job guys!

[Foster Parnell]

come on trav and andy!

[Steve Reid]

Great first day right there!

[WesleyInman]

Awesome updates!!! Wish I could be there...

Come on Derek and Marshall!!!!!

[Chris Lehman]

Shame that Wanat got hurt in the first event, it would have been very interesting to see how the log press went. He's been throwing up 380-390 like an afterthought in training.

Derek looks unstoppable yet again.

[SteveSchmidt]

Couple vids of Derek today

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could not get a vid of Travis on the stone for height was to busy holding the platform, one of the sickest things i have ever seen, unreal!


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=350333&id=1645214195&saved#/photo.php?pid=350333&id=1645214195&saved

[brianwalsh]

What happened to Wanat?

[Steve Reid]

Those are some sick videos! Very motivating

[Knelly]

2nd day

Truck Pull

The only athletes to finish

1. Travis. 35.62
2. Andy. 47.07
3. Derek. 48.44

Deadlift is next. They are deadlifting a GMC canyon pick up truck instead of a car

[Jared Enderton]

Dang, Andy seems to be tearing it up. Can't wait to see the full results from everyone!

[Chris Lehman]

What happened to Wanat?

He messed up his back in the first event. Looks like my wife will have a new patient.

[Knelly]

2nd event day 2. Truck deadlift. 60 second

1. Derek. 18
2. Van. 14
2. Travis 14
3. David. 13
4. Brad. 11
4. Carl. 11
5. Matt. 10
6. John. 8
7. Rob. 6
8. Marshall. 3
9. Tamas. 1
10 Nick. 1

Rest of athletes 0

Next. 330 axle
5.

[Dave Bernreuther]

Wow. Some guys zeroed it and Derek got EIGHTEEN?

Wow.

[Knelly]

Axle

1. Andy 10 reps
2. Derek. 9
3. Travis 8
4. Van. 7
4. Scott 7


Stones next

Overall before stones

1 derek 112 pts
2 travis 100
3 van. 84
4 andy 83.5
5 brad 77.5
6 marshall. 73.5
7 carl. 69
8. David 63.5
9. Tamas 61
10 john 55

[Steve Reid]

WOW those are some great events and once again Derek and Travis are fighting it out. Thank you again Kristin for all the updates!

[Eric Sawatzky]

Just watched the farmers keg medley, Thats vid has taught us all one thing! that when his hand slipped on the 330 keg, he proved to us that he is indeed human!! lol:mag:

[Knelly]

2009 Americas Strongest Man...

DEREK POUNDSTONE!!!!!!!!!

Travis second!!!!

Congrats to allllll!!!!!

[Orie Barnett]

THANKS for the updates, Kristin (once again we were there, without being there); we can't wait for your videos...

Congrat's Derek!!! and everyone else...:F:'s

Orie
www.ChriststrengthGym.com

[Michael Love]

How did the stones go?

Andy finish third?

[Topi Frifeldt]

Congrats to Derek!!

Awesome job!! :mag:

[Steve Dohoney]

2009 Americas Strongest Man...

DEREK POUNDSTONE!!!!!!!!!

Travis second!!!!

Congrats to allllll!!!!!

Awesome well deserved!

[Steve Reid]

Congrats to Derek and to all who competed. This seemed like a great comp. Thank you Kristin for all you effort with keeping us updated, it is greatly appreciated!

[WesleyInman]

Awesome updates, thanks again Kristin!!

Congrats to all the athletes, sounds like an awesome contest!!!!

Derek, another win!!!! congrats :)

[nathan fitzgerald]

Congrats Derek!!

[Zac Boman]

RT: @IronMindEnt: More on America's Strongest Man from Garrick Daft: final finishing order: Poundstone, Ortmayer, Vincent, Hatfield, White, Dunn, Foemmel . .

[Nick Augelli]

Congratulations Derek...awesome job!

[Eric Sawatzky]

Awesome Showing again Derek!, and Travis for 2nd!

[Ryan Bracewell]

Great contest. Congrats to Travis and Andy. Damn good finish for Andy, especially considering its his first Pro competition

[JoeMYurkunas]

Nice work everybody!
Kristin, Thanks for all the updates!

Looks like Dereks pressing is coming back since Fortissimus and he's gearing up for WSM!

[Mark Pearce]

Congrats Derek, Travis and Andy, looking forward to seeing the vids

[Spencer Britt]

Congratulations! :YR:

[Chris Hartschuh]

Texas represent! Nice work Travis and Andy! Congrats to Derek as well. 18 reps on the deadlift?! :eek:

[Mark A Cummings]

Congrats to all the athletes, but especially to my boy Andy! I'm dang proud of him! He lifted his first stone at my house in February of 2008 and competed in his first ever Strongman comp in April of '08. A year later he got his Pro card in Orlando in April. Then at his first ever Pro show he takes 3rd in a brutal competition with a stacked field of the best America has to offer! The Vincent brothers are awesome! And I know you Texas boys are claiming him, but he just moved there recently, he's still a Cajun!

[JustinLallemand]

Nice work everybody!
Kristin, Thanks for all the updates!

Looks like Dereks pressing is coming back since Fortissimus and he's gearing up for WSM!

Ahh, just had an off day at Fort (not too off though - we just expect SO much consistency out of these guys and they usually deliver.) I just noticed this weekend I was worn out and a bit dehydrated and my lifts were probably 5% (or a little more) worse than typical.

I hope I don't sound like I'm arguing...just that if Z is the only guy to beat you on OHP events, no worries, lol! (I totally see what you are saying though. We expect these machines to never have an off day!)

The Americans are finally about where you might expect them to be on a world-wide scene. And a lot of the guys post here which is awesome.

Great job to everyone! This is a BRUTAL lineup anymore and I think you could compare it to 5 years ago and see the difference. 10 years...definitely.:mag:

[JustinLallemand]

lol pure madness. and derek was worried about the log. this show is his now.:EL:

LOL! If Derek is slightly below expectations on something one show, it'd be interesting to somehow quantify how much better it is for the following show!

[D.J. Satterfield]

Great contest. Congrats to Travis and Andy. Damn good finish for Andy, especially considering its his first Pro competition

I agree, that is an incredible performance.

[Joe Stanton]

Congrats to Derek and Travis! You guys will continiue to battle it out, this is awesome! I cant wait to see whats in store for at least the next couple of years!

Nice showing to all! :marv:

[Ryan Phillips]

anyone know where you can get the full results from all who competed??

[Knelly]

Sorry I didn't have a full break down of final pts for all the athletes. The computer broke down during the last event so there was no print out. I am sure Dione will post the results up when she gets a minute to breath.
Thanks to Dione and Mike for putting on a great show. The competition really ran smoothly. Also a BIG thank you to Steve Slater and his crew. They really do an unbelievable job. They are going for 2 days non stop setting up equipment and breaking it down. And in my opinion Steve has the best equipment out there. He really thinks about the athletes best interest when designing and building his logs,stones etc.
I really enjoyed watching this comp. I was excited to see what all these guys were made of and I was very impressed. They proved that they were in this comp 100%. Obviously great job by Andy. I really see great things comming his way if he continues on the path he is on. I met Marshall for the first time and he is the greatest! What a great stone loader! Brad Dunn really impressed me on he dead lifting. I hope someone got video of that! Van did great as well. He is a lot of fun to watch because of his great personality. Travis had a great come back. He ripped through the truck pull. I knew he was going to do well when I saw the very scary look in his eyes right before the pull. Also his stone for height was Amazing!! I am so glad I got the 72" load on video. He was untouchable in that event. If I could pick one of the athletes that stood out the most besides knowing Derek's and Travis's capabilities it would be Carl F. There was just something about him that made me say wow. Being one of the shorter athletes he struggled with the stone for height. But man you should have seen him with that 380lb stone smashed against his face while he was loading it close to 70 ". He did very well on the tire flip sled medley as well. He actually went up against Travis and beat him. I really see big opportunities for Carl. As for Derek, I had so much fun watching and cheering for him. He really amazes me. I think my favorite moment was the 400lb log lift. He wanted that bad. Derek learned a few valuable lessons in this comp that I am sure he will touch upon. No matter if you win a contest or come in last place, one of the most important things you can do is walk away having learned a lesson. Take that lesson back to training and study! Even though Derek won he still didn't win every single event. In my eyes that is bitter sweet. He gets to walk away with the title and valuable information to be able to improve himself for his next challenge. Derek you know you are my hero and every day inspiration. Congratulations on your success. Let's start training for WSM and never forget there is always someone stronger and training harder, and you can't let that happen!

I am glad I could contribute and post updates literally minutes after events took place. Unfortunately the sport is not at the place where we can watch it live or even at all. Its important we all do our part to help the sport grow. Training and competing is not enough. You have to go further and ask your self what can I do for the sport of strong man other then make a name for myself.

Congrats to all the athletes who competed and thank you for giving me the opportunity to watch a sport I love.

[DaneGarreau]

Congrats on redeeming your stone performance at Fortissimus Travis!! This looked like the kind of stones results we are used to.

[Chris Hartschuh]

/Congrats to all the athletes, but especially to my boy Andy! I'm dang proud of him! He lifted his first stone at my house in February of 2008 and competed in his first ever Strongman comp in April of '08. A year later he got his Pro card in Orlando in April. Then at his first ever Pro show he takes 3rd in a brutal competition with a stacked field of the best America has to offer! The Vincent brothers are awesome! And I know you Texas boys are claiming him, but he just moved there recently, he's still a Cajun!
Possession is 9/10 of the law. :B: He's a big ol' boy, that's for sure. :D

[Vincent.Dametta]

Wow, ok I had no prior knowledge of Andy Vincent. It was his first pro show and he made it to the podium? That's inspiration for me! Great job, being directly behind Travis and Derek is absolutely NOTHING to scoff at!

[Ryan Bracewell]

Wow, ok I had no prior knowledge of Andy Vincent. It was his first pro show and he made it to the podium? That's inspiration for me! Great job, being directly behind Travis and Derek is absolutely NOTHING to scoff at!

Andy is a beast, yet very modest. I have spent my entire Am "career" getting 2nd place to him, so I can tell you he has the skills and potential to go far in strongman.

[Carl Dorr]

Great job to everyone...It was a great comp to watch. It was cool just seeing everyone you see on tv live... Great show and great sportsmanship. Great job Derek, but watch out for the others, they are coming for you...

[Louis Costa]

great job Andy....very impressive placing brotha.

[Knelly]

Enjoy these photos...I am working on the videos......

http://americasstrongestman2009.shutterfly.com/

[Chris Henry]

Good pictures kristin. Im pretty sure all the "bears" appreciated the nipple shot of Travis. You always give very good updates, thank you.

[Knelly]

Here are the videos :D

Derek Tire flip/Sled Drag Medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkE4EgbM6mQ

Derek 400lb Log Press

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zFBHuE20oc

Derek Farmers/Keg Medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlZg-hpuGV8

Derek 380lb stone load at 68"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IGjY57hrjU

Derek 380lb stone load attempt at 70"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hNoGtyO7ec

Travis's 380lb stone load at 72"!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Q7jqIIJXo

Day 2

Derek's Truck Pull

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFPZkOF78xY

Derek's Deadlift for 18 reps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV0CTolIb94

Derek's Axle


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-OicYkIfgM

Derek's Stone run vs Travis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6QhOp2J8H8


ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[Vincent.Dametta]

Thanks Kristin. Travis made that stone look light, but then again I've seen him do 72" with 360 so I'm not surprised at this. But I did forget that he has nipple rings! God I'd be scared to do any type of chest-involving training with those :(

By the way, in Travis' video, there's a guy wearing a white shirt that says "It's not the size of the stone lifter, it's the size of the stone lifted". Anyone know where they sell that? I love it!

[jayholder]

Very inspirational i have my first ever contest saturday and will watch these videos again.

[Mat Maddox]

Man that stone for height looks dangerous!!

Thanks for those videos, looked like it would have been great to be there

[Justin Ely]

Two things:

1) Derek's shirt is awesome. The American flag incorporated into it looks really cool.

2) Doesn't picture # 047.jpg make Derek look like he wants a Hoagie?

Congratulations ( so I guess three things )

[zachgallmann]

Thanks Kristin. Travis made that stone look light, but then again I've seen him do 72" with 360 so I'm not surprised at this. But I did forget that he has nipple rings! God I'd be scared to do any type of chest-involving training with those :(

By the way, in Travis' video, there's a guy wearing a white shirt that says "It's not the size of the stone lifter, it's the size of the stone lifted". Anyone know where they sell that? I love it!

i think thats a slater's hardware shirt

[Ryan Duncan]

nice. way to go guys!

[Richard Reynolds]

Here are the videos :D

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

Thanks for those videos. They're almost as good as actually being there live and up close.

[Mark Pearce]

Awesome vids Kristin very inspirational

[Mike Westerling]

Sounds like an awesome contest! Congrats to Derek!
-Mike

[Pilc Zdenek]

Congratz to Derek and Travis !!:YR:

[Justin Blake]

Kristen - thanks for the updates and pics! you certainly do a lot for the sport and we all appreciate it.

Congrats to Derek on his return to being the Champ.

Quick shout out to Carl Foemel too, great job man!

[Aaron West]

Congrats to ALL the athletes, and thanks for the updates and videos!

[Brandon Smith]

Thanks Kristin. Travis made that stone look light, but then again I've seen him do 72" with 360 so I'm not surprised at this. But I did forget that he has nipple rings! God I'd be scared to do any type of chest-involving training with those :(

Haha, I've always wondered if there have been any incidents for Travis since shirtless stones + tacky + nipple rings seem like a recipe for some pain! :disgust:

[Mike Westerling]

Did anyone else notice that after Derek did the sled drag only a few people were clapping? Whats up with the fans?

[Andy Vincent]

Enjoy these photos...I am working on the videos......

http://americasstrongestman2009.shutterfly.com/

Thanks for posting pictures Kristen, but no LPJ? ;)

[Kevin Cronin]

Here are the videos :D

Derek Tire flip/Sled Drag Medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkE4EgbM6mQ

Derek 400lb Log Press

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zFBHuE20oc

Derek Farmers/Keg Medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlZg-hpuGV8

Derek 380lb stone load at 68"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IGjY57hrjU

Derek 380lb stone load attempt at 70"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hNoGtyO7ec

Travis's 380lb stone load at 72"!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Q7jqIIJXo

Day 2

Derek's Truck Pull

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFPZkOF78xY

Derek's Deadlift for 18 reps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV0CTolIb94

Derek's Axle


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-OicYkIfgM

Derek's Stone run vs Travis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6QhOp2J8H8


ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

Great vids and pics kristin, thanks for posting em

[Orie Barnett]

As Always, these are the BEST!!!
Thank you, Kristin!!! :YR:

Orie
www.ChriststrengthGym.com

[matthewvincent]

what an amazing comp. Great job Travis, Andy and Derek. As far as I have seen the "Brothers Vincent" are currently dominating the Texas vs Louisiana series. :EB: I hope someone will post more vids wan to see how everyone did.

We will send lonny out for the plat +... i might have to go and try to keep it going at the texas show.

[Garrick Daft]

Thanks for posting pictures Kristen, but no LPJ? ;)

LPJ was there?

Andy, incredible performance, you are a brutally strong dude, lots of guts too. Sorry for being rude and talking your ear off and everything. Grey Goose Coronas whipped my ass.

Top 3 from America's Strongest Man you think would get an invite to WSM... but what makes sense in some eyes, doesn't in others.

I'm praying to god that they invite Zydrunas this year. If they don't then something is really wrong and they can shove it. They can't deny Zydrunas his right to compete, I mean the most decorated man in the sport, the most accomplished, the most respected... well hopefully he gets invited so it never becomes an issue.

[tim bolin]

good showing by all athletes, heal up those injuries and get ready for sin city! glad to be a part of the crew and see the hard work put in by these guys pay off!

big tim

[kenneth nowicki]

Found a few videos of M-Dub, Doc Rob and Andy V's events:

M-Dub:

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Doc Rob:

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Andy V:

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[Michael Love]

Awesome Ken!

[DaneGarreau]

Just got a chance to check out all the vids.

Great job to Derek for another ASM win. Travis you did a great job, especially on those stones. Glad to see what looked like a healthy Van Hatfield, and I'm really excited about how good Andy Vincent might be in the future.

[Knelly]

Thanks for posting pictures Kristen, but no LPJ? ;)

Andy I have no idea what you are talking about! :M:

[Reggie Brown]

I don't know what looked worse, the sled drag or the farmers!