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2001 Azalea Strongman Challenge

The 2001 Azalea Strongman Challenge was held on 2001-04-28 in Norfolk, Virginia. 12 athletes competed across 5 events were contested.

Date: April 28, 2001
Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Type: National Strength Athletics Association
Division: Men
Brian Schoonveld
1st Place

Brian Schoonveld 🇺🇸

Total Points: 52.0

Events (5 total)

  1. 1. Keg Toss
  2. 2. Max Log Lift
  3. 3. Atlas Stones
  4. 4. Farmer's Walk
  5. 5. Truck Pull

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Brian Schoonveld 🇺🇸 USA 52.0
2 Karl Gillingham 🇺🇸 USA 50.5
3 Walt Gogola 🇺🇸 USA 46.0
3 Magnús Ver Magnússon 🇮🇸 ISL 46.0
5 Mark Philippi 🇺🇸 USA 33.5
6 Chad Coy 🇺🇸 USA 33.0
7 Wade Gillingham 🇺🇸 USA 32.0
8 Gary Mitchell 🇺🇸 USA 27.5
9 John Beatty 🇺🇸 USA 25.5
10 Bryan Neese 🇺🇸 USA 24.0
11 Israel Garrido 🇪🇸 ESP 11.0
12 Mark Keshishian 🇺🇸 USA 9.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

About 2001 Azalea Strongman Challenge

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