Fit Expo: Day 2 - February 17, 2007

by Ben Hanson

The first event of the day required competitors to press a 400 lb log in classic bench press fashion for maximum reps.

Log Press
1. Gerard Benderoth 17 reps
2. Kevin Nee 16
3. (tie) Dan Ford/ Jason Bergmann 14
5. 5-way tie: Karl Gillingham, Sam McMahon, Pete Konradt, Corey St Clair, Carl Foemmel 10

After the log press, the field was reduced from the original 21 competitors to 12 finalists

Stones
1. Marshall White 36.87 seconds
2. Karl Gillingham 37.22
3. Kevin Nee 45.16
4. Josh Thigpen 45.25
5. Pete Konradt 48.08

The Deadlift Medley charged competitors with lifting a 650 lb Axle, 705 lb Barbell, 800 lb Side Handle lift, and a 600 lb Giant Fishing Pole. In the end, the giant fishing pole made all the difference for the winner.

1. Dave Ostlund (4 lifts) 55 seconds
2. Kevin Nee (3) 14.8
3. Jason Bergmann (3) 17.8
4. Karl Gillingham (3) 18.83
5. Marshall White (3) 38.52

Going into the final day of competition with only the Overhead Press Medley and the Farmers Walk Medley remaining, the standings are as follows:

1. Karl Gillingham 95 points
2. Kevin Nee 93
3. Dave Ostlund 83
4. Jason Bergmann 76
5. Sam McMahon 70
6. Odd Haugen 68
7. Marshall White 64
8. Pete Konradt 58
9. Josh Thigpen 57
10. Corey St Clair 53
11/12 (tie) Carl Foemmel and Dan Ford

Posted by Ben Hanson at 10:25 PM

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