Here is the next installment of past nationals transcribed in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one is from 2009. 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. Enjoy a little piece of history:
By Eric Todd
Beth Skwarecki executes a Full Gardner earning her the 2021 Presidential Cup.
With our national meet being in June, it is hard to not recognize our national champions as being the best of the best. That is why our June Lifter of the Month goes to Beth Skwarecki for not only winning the women’s division at nationals, but was named the overall grand champion for having the highest point total among all of the lifters. This is the third time Beth is being recognized with the lifter of the month honor, having also been recognized in October 2019 and August of 2021. Well deserved Beth! Congrats!
By Eric Todd
Tony Hose-Benchpress Decathalon Champ!
This month’s selection goes to Tony Hose of Clark’s Gym. Tony gets the nod for May’s recognition due to his impressive victory in the Bench press Decathlon in Columbia, MO. This was Tony’s first ever all-round competition making his win even more impressive. He defeated bench press specialist, Dave Beversdorf by 175 points. Congrats Tony! Well deserved!
By Eric Todd
Thanks to our records director, John Strangeway, the USAWA records were updated on September 27th. This newest record update is current through the Clark’s Gym vs, Franks Barbell Club postal. Huge thanks to Johnny for all the work he does to keep this records list current.
By Eric Todd
This was a tough one, as we only had one March event in the first quarter postal. Both the men’s winner, Dan Wagman and the women’s winner, RJ Jackson are quite deserving. I am giving the nod to RJ this time around for absolutely crushing what had to be one of the toughest women’s fields in any postal event. She was over 85 points ahead of her nearest competitor in a very tough Sylvia Stockall as well as third place Beth Skwarecki, who is a national and world champion. Congrats RJ! Well deserved!