2002 Azalea Strongman Challenge
The 2002 Azalea Strongman Challenge was held on 2002-04-26 in Norfolk, Virginia. 10 athletes competed across 6 events were contested.
Events (6 total)
- 1. Atlas Stones
- 2. Log Lift
- 3. Deadlift
- 4. Medley
- 5. Tire Toss
- 6. Truck Pull
Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Pfister | 🇺🇸 USA | 52.0 |
| 2 | Walt Gogola | 🇺🇸 USA | 44.0 |
| 3 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 🇮🇸 ISL | 43.0 |
| 4 | Johnny Perry | 🇺🇸 USA | 40.0 |
| 5 | Jamie Aszmies | 🇨🇦 CAN | 38.0 |
| 6 | Abdul Wesolowski | 🇺🇸 USA | 38.0 |
| 7 | James Henry | 🇺🇸 USA | 28.0 |
| 8 | Mark Keshishian | 🇺🇸 USA | 26.0 |
| 9 | Dave Williams | 🇺🇸 USA | 14.5 |
| 10 | Dale Bovat | 🇺🇸 USA | 6.5 |
Event-by-Event Results
Atlas Stones
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Aszmies | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | Walt Gogola | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Phil Pfister | - | 8.0 |
| 4 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Mark Keshishian | - | 6.0 |
| 6 | Abdul Wesolowski | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | Johnny Perry | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | James Henry | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Dave Williams | - | 2.0 |
| 10 | Dale Bovat | - | 1.0 |
Deadlift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul Wesolowski | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | Walt Gogola | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Phil Pfister | - | 8.0 |
| 4 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Johnny Perry | - | 6.0 |
| 6 | Mark Keshishian | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | Jamie Aszmies | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | James Henry | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Dave Williams | - | 1.5 |
| 9 | Dale Bovat | - | 1.5 |
Log Lift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Pfister | - | 9.0 |
| 1 | Walt Gogola | - | 9.0 |
| 1 | Jamie Aszmies | - | 9.0 |
| 4 | Abdul Wesolowski | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Mark Keshishian | - | 5.0 |
| 5 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 5.0 |
| 5 | Johnny Perry | - | 5.0 |
| 8 | James Henry | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Dave Williams | - | 2.0 |
| 10 | Dale Bovat | - | 1.0 |
Medley
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Pfister | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | Johnny Perry | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Walt Gogola | - | 8.0 |
| 4 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Abdul Wesolowski | - | 6.0 |
| 6 | James Henry | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | Jamie Aszmies | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | Mark Keshishian | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Dave Williams | - | 2.0 |
| 10 | Dale Bovat | - | 1.0 |
Tire Toss
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | James Henry | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Johnny Perry | - | 8.0 |
| 4 | Phil Pfister | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Abdul Wesolowski | - | 6.0 |
| 6 | Dave Williams | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | Mark Keshishian | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | Walt Gogola | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Jamie Aszmies | - | 2.0 |
| 10 | Dale Bovat | - | 1.0 |
Truck Pull
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Pfister | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | Jamie Aszmies | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Johnny Perry | - | 8.0 |
| 4 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Walt Gogola | - | 6.0 |
| 6 | James Henry | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | Abdul Wesolowski | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | Mark Keshishian | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Dave Williams | - | 2.0 |
| 10 | Dale Bovat | - | 1.0 |
See Also
About 2002 Azalea Strongman Challenge
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