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2001 Back Alley Challenge

The 2001 Back Alley Challenge was held on 2001-11-03 in Kokomo, Indiana. 10 athletes competed.

Date: November 3, 2001
Location: Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Type: National Strength Athletics Association
Division: Men
Chad Coy
1st Place

Chad Coy 🇺🇸

Total Points: 6.5

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Chad Coy 🇺🇸 USA 6.5
2 Steve Kirit 🇺🇸 USA 18.5
3 Shawn Smith 🇺🇸 USA 22.0
4 Abdul Wesolowski 🇺🇸 USA 33.5
5 John Beatty 🇺🇸 USA 36.0
6 Pete Konradt 🇺🇸 USA 37.5
7 Dave Schultz 🇺🇸 USA 39.0
8 Mark Keshishian 🇺🇸 USA 41.5
9 Anthony Scrivens 🇺🇸 USA 43.5
10 Frank Grzesk 🇺🇸 USA 48.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

About 2001 Back Alley Challenge

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