Fit Expo: Final Results - February 18, 2007

by Ben Hanson

After three full days of competition, the final results are in:

In the overhead press medley, each competitor was challenged to lift 4 objects overhead in the least amount of time. The objects were: A 181 lb circus dumbbell (pressed with one hand), a 300 lb stone, a 330 lb log, and a 330 lb axle. Wisconsin native Jason Bergmann took top honors in the event and was one of only two competitors who raised 3 of the 4 objects overhead.

1. Jason Bergmann (3 objects)
2. Josh Thigpen (3)
3. Karl Gillingham (2)
4. Kevin Nee (2)
5. Sam McMahon (2)

The final event of the weekend was the farmers walk medley. Each competitor had to carry all three sets of objects (a pair of 350 lb suitcases, a pair of 385 farmers walk implements, and a 900 lb timber frame) across the line in the shortest time.

1. Karl Gillingham
2. Odd Haugen
3. Kevin Nee
4. Jason Bergman
5/6 (tie). Corey St Clair and Marshall White.

With his victory in the farmers walk medley, veteran Karl Gillingham sealed the overall victory and earned an invitation the prestigious Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, OH in March. Congratulations to him and all competitors who turned in impressive performances this weekend, showing that America is a serious contender on the world stage.

Final Results
1. Karl Gillingham 129
2. Kevin Nee 124
3. Jason Bergmann 108.5
4. David Ostlund 107
5. Odd Haugen 96
6. Sam McMahon 94
7. Josh Thigpen 83
8. Pete Konradt 79
9. (tie) Marshall White 77
Corey St. Clair 77
11. Carl Foemmel 75
12. Dan Ford 65.5

Posted by Ben Hanson at 8:43 PM

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