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2006 America's Strongest Man

Date: July 21, 2006 – July 22, 2006
Location: Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Type: America's Strongest Man
Division: Men
Steve MacDonald
1st Place

Steve MacDonald 🇺🇸

Total Points: 101.5

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Steve MacDonald 🇺🇸 USA 101.5
2 Jon Andersen 🇺🇸 USA 101.0
3 Travis Ortmayer 🇺🇸 USA 100.0
4 Kevin Nee 🇺🇸 USA 94.5
5 Derek Poundstone 🇺🇸 USA 88.0
6 Nick Best 🇺🇸 USA 82.0
7 Marshall White 🇺🇸 USA 61.0
8 Sam McMahon 🇺🇸 USA 57.0
9 Van Hatfield 🇺🇸 USA 53.0
10 Walt Gogola 🇺🇸 USA 53.0
11 Odd Haugen 🇳🇴 NOR 38.0
12 Brad Dunn 🇺🇸 USA 36.0
13 Gerard Benderoth 🇺🇸 USA 34.0
14 Jim Glassman 🇺🇸 USA 32.0
15 Matt Seymour 🇺🇸 USA 25.0
16 Heath Allison 🇺🇸 USA 24.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

About 2006 America's Strongest Man

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