Defining moments at the HackenDinnie Classic

By Clint Poore

 

Beth Skwarecki pulling a monster Dinnie Lift

Beth Skwarecki pulling a monster Dinnie Lift

As I sit here typing the meet write up for the HackenDinnie Classic,  I feel compelled to bring special recognition to three lifters who had, what I would call Defining Moment Lifts!
First of all is, Beth Skwarecki, who pulled the ALL TIME HEAVIEST DINNIE DEADLIFT/ SHANKS LIFT EVER BY A WOMAN!  Beth successfully lifted 510 lbs for an IAWA Dinnie/ Shanks lift World Record!  It was an outstanding feat of strength that was literally history in the making! Following the lift, her young daughter, Daphne ran enthusiastically up to her mother and gave her a huge hug!  It was a moment that touched all of our hearts to witness the love between a Mother & Daughter.  Congratulations Beth, It was an honor to witness your historic lift at the HackenDinnie Classic!
Beth celebrates with her daughter Daphne over this historic lift

Beth celebrates with her daughter Daphne over this historic lift

The next Defining Moment Lift was Chris Frappier, who with his sons, Payton and Kyle, travelled all the way to the HackenDinnie Classic from Fergus, Ontario, Canada! Chris, Payton & Kyle were celebrating Kyle’s 1 year anniversary from having his throat tracheostomy removed and being able to breathe normally. To honor this life changing event, Kyle’s father, Chris Frappier pulled an emotional Trap Bar Deadlift World Record of 442 lbs (201 kilos) at 58 years of age!  It was a spectacular lift that had everyone feeling the love and warmth a Father has for his son!  What a wonderful lift that left everyone in attendance with a smile on their face!
Chris Frappier 442 Trap Bar Deadlift

Chris Frappier 442 Trap Bar Deadlift

The final Defining Moment Lift was when Holland Millsaps pulled an astounding 671 lb Dinnie Deadlift/ Shanks Lift to qualify to go to Scotland and lift the real Dinnie Stones at the Donald Dinnie Games! Holland had narrowly missed his third attempt of 702 lb Dinnie Lift, when referee Beth Skwarecki mentioned that he could do another lift of over 660 lbs, 300 kilos, & would qualify him for the Donald Dinnie Games to attempt to lift the real Dinnie Stones in Scotland!His 671 lbs was an out of meet lift, but brought the entire gym to a crescendo of enthusiasm. Holland Millsaps boldly accepted the challenge and stepped up to the plate. You could see Holland was tired from the 3 previous Dinnie lifts during the HackenDinnie Classic, but with the courage of a lion, Holland rose to the occasion. He stepped up the Dinnie handles and with every ounce of fortitude in his body, he summoned the strength of Hercules and hoisted the 671 lb Dinnie lift to a locked out body position and received a DOWN Command! All of Buffville Gym erupted in cheers for such mighty effort and we all hope Holland sends in the video to Scotland, to receive his invitation to lift the World Famous Dinnie Stones!
Holland Millsaps 671 Dinnie Deadlift - Shanks Lift

Holland Millsaps
671 Dinnie Deadlift – Shanks Lift

These were 3 incredible Defining Moment Lifts I will never forget.
Thank you to Beth, Chris & Holland for their phenomenal lifts and allowing us to witness history in the making!!!!!

 

 

Record List

By Eric Todd

The record list is now updated through the New England Grip Classic, as per the order they are listed on the results page.  A huge thanks to Scottish Johnny Strangeway, our records director, for the frequent updates.  Updates can be found here: Records updates

Lebanon Valley Record Day

Only three lifters lifted at the L.V. Record Day this year, but we all had a great time lifting and I got to meet some very nice people too. Steve Jury came down from  State College and his friend Casey was here to cheer us on. Barry Pensyl also showed up to do some great lifting as always, and I rounded out the list of lifters. As usual after the lifting Judy treated us the some delicious food.

Steve Jury – 57 – 235Lbs. – 110KG. Class
Holdout Raised               – 25 Kg.  – 55Lbs.
Jackson Press                 – 55 Kg.   -121 Lbs.
Lunge Squat                   – 70 Kg.  – 154 Lbs.
Trap Bar Deadlift           -187.5 Kg. – 413 Lbs.
Swing -One Hand – Right -42.5 Kg.  – 93 Lbs.

Barry Pensyl – 75  – 134 Lbs. -65 Kg. Class
Strict Curl               –  24 Kg.    – 52 Lbs
Reverse Curl           – 20 Kg.     – 44 Lbs.
Dumbbell Snatch – Left Hand     – 45 Lbs.
Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1″ – Right Hand – 45.5 Kg. – 100 Lbs.
Deadlift – Heels Together – 95 Kg. – 209 Lbs.

Denny Habecker – 80 – 186 Lbs- 85 Kg. Class
Ciavattone Deadlift  – 115 Kg. – 253 Lbs.
Reverse Curl            – 25 Kg.  – 55 Lbs.
Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1″ – Left Hand – 45 Kg. – 99 Lbs.
Verical Bar Deadlift – 1″  – Right Hand – 45 Kg. – 99 Lbs.
Ciavattone Deadlift – Fulton Bar –       95 Kg. – 209 Lbs.

Barry’s Lifts were judged by Denny Habecker

Denny’s lifts were judged by Barry Pensyl

Steve’s lifts were judged by Denny and Barry

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