2005
ESP Strongman Competition
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The Competitors
at the 2005 ESP Strongman Competition |
What an exciting competition we had this year.With over
25 participants this competition was a huge success. Defending
Strongman Mark Mackey was back to compete, and the stage
was set to see some pretty impressive numbers.
The competition was set with 6 events and one mystery
event. Athletes ranged in age from 14-18 years old. The
first event of the day was the 40 yard tire flip. Mark
Mackey showed that he was up to the challenge by setting
a record in the event with a time of 31.91 seconds. Now
it was time for the other competitiors to step it up. The
next event was the pull-up contest. This time the shock
came when freshman Derek Day knocked Mackey out of first
place wit ha score of 15 pullups to 14. The 3rd event was
the tire push up the hill. The competitors had to push
a 200lb tire up a hill in the fastest time possible. Mark
Mackey wanted to reclaim his dominance and did so rather
easily winning by over 5 seconds over than the second place
finisher. The farmers walk was next, where our competitiors
carried 80lb dumbells 40 yards up and back in the shortest
time possible. Mackey once again captured first place wit
ha time of 17.82 seconds. The next event was supposed to
be a tractor pull, but because Nate Linn broke the tractor,
the event had to be a sled pull. With about 220lb and a
slight incline the athlete had to pull the sled 40 yards.
After Jared Haas's impressive effort of 15 seconds most
audience members thought that it would stand up as the
winning time. But low and behold Mackey came through again,
smashing Jared's time with a 12.47 second pull. It was
starting to become clear that the favorite in the event
was living up to his expectations. The last and hardest
of the day was the 40 yard tractor push followed by a 40
yard tire flip. This event showed sheer determination from
all of our competitiors. Mark Mackey set the bar high enough
for victory as he finished in 44.35 seconds.
The mystery event was the last of the day - designed by
United States Navy man John Connelly. John had our competitiors
weave around cones set up in a sand pit, followed by a
40 yard tire pick up, along with 20 pushups, and a finished
football throw through a tire. Needless to say Mark Mackey
won this event as well.
The victory was attained by Mark Mackey but close on his
heels finished Jared Haas, who will be looking to bring
home the ESP Strongest man crown next year.
I want to thank all of the competitiors who to place in
this event. Our athletes showed true will and determination,
giving their all to become the ESP Strongest man. I would
also like to thank the Ark's, Denny Dutt, John Connelly,
Ashley Adams, Mr. Day, and every parent who came to watch
their sons compete for greatness.
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Mark
Mackey's winning
effort in the
Farmer's Walk |
Jared Hoss
prepares for a hard push in the
Tire Flip |
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From Left
to Right:
3rd Place Derek Day, 2nd Place Jared Hoss, 1st Place Mark Mackey |
ESP
Open House Bench Competition
1st
Annual Explosive Sports Performance Speed and Strength
Challenge
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The
competitors of the Explosive Sports Performance
Speed and Strength Challenge |
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Jordan
Manning successfully
completes a deadlift |
Explosive Sports
Performance held its 1st Annual Speed
and Strength Challenge on May 8th, 2004. Competitors
from several local high school gathered
to compete in two divisions, grades 9-10 and grades
11-12. The day proved a great success thanks to the
effort and sportsmanship displayed by all of the competitors.
The morning's activities began with two weightlifting
events, the Deadlift and the Bench Press. Scores for these
lifts were determined by formula and weight. Jordan Manning
defended his title and won both events.
The morning's activities began with two weightlifting
events, the Deadlift and the Bench Press. Scores for these lifts
were determined by formula and weight. Jordan Manning defended his
title and won both events.
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| Mark
Mackey conquers the Hill of Speed in 8.08 seconds |
The athletes then moved outdoors
to perform the Tire Flip, Tire Push Up the Hill, and Overhand
Pull-ups. Mark Mackey won all 3 events in the 9th-10th grade
division. In the Upper division, Nick Austin took first place
in both the Tire Flip and Tire push up the Hill. Joining these
winners, was Jon Fiaschetti, who outperformed all of his opponents,
by completing 27 pull-ups.
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Jon Fiaschetti's
winning effort in the pull-up competition.
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for video clip.
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The three speed challenges were the 20 Yard Dash, the 30 Yard Zig-Zag
Run in the Sand, and the Hill of Speed. After two attempts at each
event, Mark Mackey again emerged as the winner for every event in
his division. Kevin Rombach won both the 20 Yard Dash and the Hill
of Speed in the 11th-12th grade division. Nick Austin garnered another
top score in the Zig-Zag Run.
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Obi
Radis racing in the Tire Flip
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for video clip. |
After awarding prizes for each individual event, Mark Mackey was
declared the day's overall winner.
ESP would like to acknowledge all of the people who volunteered
their time to help with the day’s events. Our thanks go out
to Ashley Adams, Shannon Bellamy, Todd Rombach, Andrew Brixius,
Denny and Mr. Brixius.
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| Kevin
Rombach competing in the Tire Push |
Nick
Austin hits his stride in the 30 yard zig-zag run |
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| The
winners of the competition, from left: Mark Mackey, Jordan
Manning, Kevin Rombach, Jon Fiaschetti, and Nick Austin |
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The
2nd Annual Explosive Sports Performance Powerlifting
Competition
The Competitors for the
2nd Annual ESP Powerlifting Competition
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Jon
Linn Successfully Completes a Deadlift |
Explosive Sports
Performance held its 2nd Annual Powerlifting
Competition on January 30, 2004. This contest highlighted
the strength of its young, but powerful, competitors.
The Bench Press and Deadlift were the first two lifts
performed. Jordan Manning stole the show by earning first
place awards in both events.
The athletes also competed in the Power
Clean. In a terrific battle between Jamie Thomas and Jordan
Manning, Jamie pulled through and came out on top with
a lift of 280 pounds. Every competitor at this event exceeded
their prior personal records, demonstrating the results
of their hard work and dedication.
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Winners:
Jamie Thomas, Power Clean; Jordan Manning,
Deadlift & Bench
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Also to be recognized, are the volunteers
who helped make this competition possible. Explosive
Sports Performance is grateful to Dan Brixius,
Andrew Brixius, Todd Rombach and Ashley Adams for helping
to create a successful experience for everyone involved.
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Jamie
Thomas: Winner of the Power Clean |
Jordan
Manning: Winner of the Bench Press & Deadlift |
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David Brixius, B.S., C.S.C.S.
Explosive Sports Performance
5330 Gibbel Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
717.571.1262
davebrixius@hotmail.com
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