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2002 Northeast Strongman Showdown

The 2002 Northeast Strongman Showdown was held on 2002-02-16 in Wilmington, Massachusetts. 15 athletes competed across 5 events were contested.

Date: February 16, 2002 – February 17, 2002
Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Type: Northeast Strongman Showdown
Division: Men
Karl Gillingham
1st Place

Karl Gillingham 🇺🇸

Total Points: 32.5

Events (5 total)

  1. 1. Prelim. Score
  2. 2. Atlas Stones
  3. 3. Conan's Wheel
  4. 4. Arm Over Arm Pull
  5. 5. Deadlift

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Karl Gillingham 🇺🇸 USA 32.5
2 Svend Karlsen 🇳🇴 NOR 36.0
3 Jesse Marunde 🇺🇸 USA 60.5
3 Phil Pfister 🇺🇸 USA 60.5
5 Jarosław Dymek 🇵🇱 POL 61.0
6 Charley Kaptur 🇺🇸 USA 69.5
6 Travis Lyndon 🇨🇦 CAN 69.5
8 Steve Kirit 🇺🇸 USA 70.5
9 Odd Haugen 🇳🇴 NOR 71.5
10 Shawn Smith 🇺🇸 USA 81.5
11 Wade Gillingham 🇺🇸 USA 82.0
12 Jared Spybrook 🇺🇸 USA 88.0
13 Walt Gogola 🇺🇸 USA 90.0
14 Heinz Ollesch 🇩🇪 GER 91.0
15 Bryan Neese 🇺🇸 USA 92.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

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About 2002 Northeast Strongman Showdown

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