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2008 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix

Date: January 19, 2008
Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Type: Strongman Super Series
Division: Men
Derek Poundstone
1st Place

Derek Poundstone 🇺🇸

Total Points: 52.0

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Derek Poundstone 🇺🇸 USA 52.0
2 Mariusz Pudzianowski 🇵🇱 POL 49.0
3 Terry Hollands 🇬🇧 GBR 48.0
4 Mark Felix 🇬🇧 GBR 48.0
5 Jason Bergmann 🇺🇸 USA 48.0
6 Karl Gillingham 🇺🇸 USA 33.0
7 Brian Shaw 🇺🇸 USA 27.0
8 Marshall White 🇺🇸 USA 23.0
9 Dave Ostlund 🇺🇸 USA 20.0
10 Sebastian Wenta 🇵🇱 POL 19.0
11 Odd Haugen 🇳🇴 NOR 10.0
12 Jessen Paulin 🇨🇦 CAN 9.0
12 Josh Thigpen 🇺🇸 USA 9.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

About 2008 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix

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