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Nationals 2004
We are working on getting national results from before we had a website recorded on the website in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one that I am posting here is from 1998. They are all transcribed from the “Strength Journal” by Bill Clark. This was an idea of Frank Ciavattone’s and was presented at the national meeting in 2022. Enjoy a little piece of history:
By Bill Clark (From “US All-Round Weightlifting Association Strength Journal”, Vol. XV, No. 5, July
- Columbia MO. Print.)
Schmidt’s Backbreaker Pentathlon
By Bill Clark
A pair of veterans dominated the Umpteenth (25th/30th?) Steve Schmidt Backbreaker Pentathlon, joined
by a pair of new folks in the upper level of the chain and back lifters.
RJ Jackson checked in from Corpus Christy, Texas, to win the women’s division and John Carter, now in
the 65-69 age group, took the men’s title.
Jackson, 61, was the only entry from outside Clark’s Gym and she did her lifts on some unique
“equipment” that got the job done but must have cost her many pounds in the process. Unfortunately,
she was the only one of the seven entries whose lifts were not judged – proof once again that the
USAWA must approve both video entries – and the much-needed quick approval of new officials.
The lack of remote entries was disheartening but not discouraging. The upcoming Zercher Strength
Classic (January 27-28) will be offered hybrid, which means you can lift anywhere in the world and set
records with proper registration and with approved USAWA officials – and even without officials,
you can be the champion – on your own honesty and good looks.
Plus – if you have officials, each sanctioned meet, in person or hybrid, allows you to break up to five
USAWA records.
And – Clark’s Gym never charges an entry fee.
What’s not to like about that arrangement?
One of the highlights of the day was the emergence of 48-year-old Jeff Wenzel. His first contact with the
USAWA was as a loader/spotter for the 2022 Bench Press Decathlon. In 2023, he finished third in the
meet and slowly has become interested in many other challenges. Now he’s joined by his 16-year-old
son, Spencer, a high school junior. Remember that name.
Results are as follows:
Bench Press Heptathlon
By Bill Clark
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024
CLARK’S GYM, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
WEIGH-INS: 8-9 A.M.
THE LIFTS: Regular bench press; bench press feet in air; left-arm bench press; right arm bench press; reverse grip bench press; alternate grip bench press; hands-together bench press.
Special Awards: Roman Chair bench press; rampage.
ENTRY DEADLINE – April 2, 2024. E-mail – yeoldclark@gmail.com or by phone at 573-474-4510.
ENTRY FEE: None.
USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: Registration available at meet site.
AWARDS: Unframed certificates including special events
RECORD SESSION – Will follow the decathlon competition.
Hybrid: you may lift in the competition in your own gym and your lifts will be included in the final standings and eligible for certificates. Records may be set if you are designate a certified official. We assume you will be honest concerning your bodyweight and your correct lifts. Video is appreciated if you lift remotely, but not required.
Final OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLDS Update & a Big Surprise!
By Clint Poore
We are just a few short days away from the 2023 OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLDS and I am sending a final update to all lifters.
The meet location is next to Hunters BBQ and the address is:
2608 NORTH HIGHWAY 127
ALBANY, KENTUCKY 42602
Weigh-Ins begin at 8 AM – 9:30 AM for lifters. Lifting will begin at 10 AM
RECORD DAY LIFT RECOMMENDATIONS – If you are going to participate in the RECORD DAY, here are a couple lifts with a lot of opportunity to set records…… FOOT PRESS & RIM LIFT
We will be setting records in these lifts, so feel free to come lift with us! Go to USAWA.COM and see if you can set some amazing NATIONAL RECORDS this Saturday!
THE BIG SURPRISE is a brand new Feat of Strength is being performed for the first time ever
at the OTSM RECORD DAY ……. THE BUFFVILLE STONES!
These stones weigh 264 lbs and 225 lbs each for a grand total of 489 lbs! You can be one of the first people in history to lift the MIGHTY BUFFVILLE STONES! If you successfully stand up and lift the Buffville Stones you will have your picture taken, make stone lifting history and earn a free T-shirt commemorating your accomplishment! Come lift the Glorious BUFFVILLE STONES
Also, we will have 40 chairs available for you to rest and sit in!
If you want, please bring your own personal fold chair and enjoy the show!
Finally, I am excited to meet and greet everyone. Then bear witness to your legendary lifts at the 2023 Old
Time Strongman World Championship!
We are Burdened with Glorious Purpose!