Dino Gym Challenge
By Al Myers
MEET RESULTS – DINO GYM CHALLENGE
Group picture from the 2020 Dino Gym Challenge.
The Dino Gym Challenge was a big success again this year!! Ten brave lifters showed up to take on the challenge, this year dubbed the “Legends and Leaders Showcase”. It featured lifts made popular by two legends, Ed Zercher and Wilbur Miller, and two leaders, Denny Habecker and Frank Ciavattone. It was great to have Denny competing in the meet. Denny made the long road trip from his home in Pennsylvania to enter this meet named in his honor.
The top three lifters at the Dino Gym Challenge (left to right): Mike Lucht (3rd), Johnny Strangeway (1st), and Chad Ullom (2nd)
First of all, I want to really thank my father LaVerne Myers for “taking charge” of the day’s events by acting as both promoter and serving as the head official all day. I had some unexpected work obligations come up and couldn’t be there as I was hoping to be. It was disappointing to me, but pretty much out of my control. I was able to finally show up to watch the final lifters in the last event, the Ciavattone Deadlift. There were some big weights being hoisted up!!
I want to really thank all the lifters who showed up and participated in the Dino Gym Challenge!
Meet Results:
2020 Dino Gym Challenge
Dino Gym
Holland, Kansas
Saturday, January 18th, 2020
Meet Director: Al Myers/LaVerne Myers
Official (1-Official System): LaVerne Myers, assisted by Dave Glasgow
Scorekeeper: Chad Ullom
Lifts: Miller Clean and Jerk, Zercher One Arm, Habecker Lift, Deadlift Ciavattone Grip
MENS DIVISION
| LIFTER | AGE | BWT | C&J | Zer | Hab | DL | TOT | PTS |
| John Strangeway | 41 | 207 | 130 | 255L | 405 | 434 | 1224 | 1094.4 |
| Chad Ullom | 48 | 224 | 100 | 250R | 405 | 424 | 1179 | 1078.9 |
| Mike Lucht | 37 | 226 | 120 | 277L | 360 | 434 | 1191 | 995.3 |
| Denny Habecker | 77 | 184 | 75 | 95R | 215 | 278 | 663 | 931.9 |
| Dave Glasgow | 66 | 252 | 95 | 177R | 290 | 344 | 906 | 916.2 |
| John Douglas | 56 | 308 | 80 | 202R | 375 | 329 | 986 | 827.3 |
| Brandon Rein | 24 | 155 | 70 | 130R | 215 | 278 | 693 | 722.2 |
| John Janzen | 54 | 265 | 65 | 110R | 260 | 329 | 764 | 676.8 |
| Dean Ross | 77 | 237 | 35 | 95L | 190 | 233 | 553 | 676.1 |
| Jason Payne | 54 | 323 | 80 | 110R | 275 | 349 | 814 | 656.3 |
Extra Attempts made for Record:
John Strangeway: Habecker Lift 425
Denny Habecker: Habecker Lift 225
Dean Ross: Habecker Lift 205
John Strangeway: Ciavattone Deadlift 441
Chad Ullom: Ciavattone Deadlift 451
NOTES: All lifts recorded in pounds. BWT is bodyweight in pounds. R and L designate right and left. TOT is total pounds lifted. PTS are overall adjusted points corrected for age and bodyweight.
AFTER MEET RECORD DAY
Officials (1-official System Used): Al Myers, Chad Ullom, Denny Habecker, LaVerne Myers
Chad Ullom – 48 Years, 225 lbs BWT
Bench Press Hands Together: 190 lbs
Bench Press Fulton Bar: 230 lbs
Bench Press Right Arm: 75 lbs
Bench Press Left Arm: 75 lbs
Curl Cheat: 162 lbs
Al Myers – 53 year, 235 lbs BWT
Bench Press Hands Together: 225 lbs
Bench Press Alternate Grip: 230 lbs
Bench Press Fulton Bar: 270 lbs
Bench Press Right Arm: 75 lbs
Bench Press Left Arm: 75 lbs
Denny Habecker – 77 Years, 186 lbs BWT
Deadlift Ciavattone Grip Left Arm: 137 lbs
Deadlift Ciavattone Grip Right Arm: 156 lbs
Deadlift Dumbbell Left Arm: 143 lbs
Bench Press Feet in Air: 160 lbs
Bench Press Fulton Bar: 160 lbs
LaVerne Myers – 75 Years, 226 lbs BWT
Deadlift Ciavattone Grip Right Arm: 187 lbs
Deadlift Ciavattone Grip Left Arm: 187 lbs
Deadlift No Thumbs Overhand Grip: 204 lbs
Deadlift Dumbbell Left Arm: 187 lbs
Deadlift Dumbbell Right Arm: 187 lbs