Contest Results
2010 Mid-Atlantic Open III
“Hey it’s good to be back home again!”
Although we didn’t play any John Denver classics while we were lifting, it sure was good to be back home and see so many old friends! With that said, thanks to Doc Junkins and Paul Simmons for making it all happen, and for the generous support of Doc, Paul, Ernie Angell, and Dr. Pat! God bless you guys!
Despite a nagging shoulder injury, Richard Murphy of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania captured the Champion of Champions award with his 1025 total in the 40-44, 148s. In addition, Hunter May of Boonsboro, Maryland was the top teenage lifter, Farmville, Virginia’s Jonathan Simmons captured top honors in the juniors, and Hagerstown, Maryland’s Chad Smith was top dog in the submasters division. The “experienced” group was led by Chaplain Paul Simmons (Best Master Lifter) of Sterling, Virginia, and Ed Lough of Williamsport, Maryland who took home the Best Grandmaster Lifter award. Congratulations to our Best Lifters and all those that shared the platform; it was a great day!
Special thanks to our host Dan Stebbing (owner of Anytime Fitness in Hagerstown, Maryland), our flawless platform manager Kevin Prosser, our incredible spotter loaders Ben and Scott Price, and our deadlift jack specialist Paul White for their hard work on the platform; our Head Judge extraordinaire Jerry Osborne and our side judges John Polak (of PolakMade LLC), Paul Simmons, and Doc Junkins; and Maryland’s finest scorekeeper and card shuffler, Lori Michaels.
Most importantly, thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces for defending the freedoms we cherish as Americans and to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! A Happy Passover to our Jewish brothers and sisters, and Happy Easter to all believers!
God Bless, Spero
Men’s Division:
13214-15Hunter May (BL, Teen)I19590275 560
4th 290
75-79 Dr. PatI115115175 405
14840-44Richard Murphy (BL, Open)I370290365 1025
18125-29Chris SmithI315205425 945
50-54Spero TshontikidisI305205350 860
55-59Ed Lough (BL, GM)I275205350 830
19845-49Jerry Osborne, Jr.I305310415 1030
65-69Doc JunkinsI280210430 920
20-24Jonathan Simmons (BL, JR)I300160400 860
4th 3204th 430
22035-39Chad Smith (BL, Submaster)I420280440 1140
60-64Ernie AngellI225190370 785
4th 235
30-34Dan StebbingI-345- -
24245-49Paul Simmons (BL, Master)I400255445 1100
4th 275
50-54Dave ReederI-375- -
27555-59Eric OstlingI-275405 680
30835-39Kevin ProsserI4545505 595
20-24Zack SpidelR-475- -
Contest Results
2010 Beau Moore Classic
Praise the Voice of Truth!
Each year, the Beau Moore Classic sets the tone for Florida’s upcoming raw powerlifting season. And if the energy that was evident throughout the day, coupled with incredible platform performances observed in all three flights, 2010 is going to be an awesome year!
Bill Beekley’s “Bulldog Powerlifting Team” were joined by Georgia’s Zach Seymour (8-9, 77) to get the lifting underway. Veteran Bulldog Jessica Lynch (10-11, 88) posted an impressive 245 pound total to capture top honors in Flight A, while SeanaLamba and Kimberly Rosario battled it out in the 66 pound class with Seana winning on bodyweight. On the men’s side, Zach was flawless on the platform, nailing lifts of 145, 95, and 190 to post the flight’s biggest total at 430 pounds.
Flight B featured three of the nation’s top middleweight lifters in the 165 pound class: Tony Conyers, Eric Talmant, and Brian Schwab. Guest lifting at the BMC, Tony went 500, 370, 630 on just six attempts, totaling over 9.4 times his bodyweight! Eric, who directs the Raw Unity Meet, the sport’s premier raw contest, brought the crowd to its feet when he posted the biggest raw deadlift ever at 650 pounds! And Brian, owner of Orlando Barbell, weighed in at 159 pounds and edged out Eric for Best Lifter honors with his 1425 pound total. Brian’s wife Trinity and Tampa’s Molly Yerrakadu joined the guys in Flight B, displaying picture perfect form and shattering the record books in their R.A.W. United debuts. Finally, nineteen year old Nikki Thai, junior Doug Phan, and Masters Champion Rich Cowser showed great poise and strength on the platform, taking their respective age groups.
Tampa’s James Jacobs (40-44, 242) came back from his Raw Unity Meet injury and nailed lifts of 650, 430, and 700 to post the meet’s biggest total at 1780 pounds. Teenage “phenom” Jordan Wong (18-19, 242) showed great confidence on the platform en route to his 1445 pound total while juniors Derek Fedo (275) and Jeff Barnes (308) lifted exceptionally in their R.A.W. United debuts. Derek’s 1550 total consisted of a 560 squat, 365 bench, and a 625 deadlift (with a near miss at 640 pounds) while Jeff went 520, 425, and 650 to take the 308s. And last, but certainly not least, was seeing Beau Moore run through the smoke tunnel, high five all the kids on his way to the platform, and register the biggest raw bench by a master lifter his age at 600 pounds!
Congratulations to all the lifters on their effort and accomplishments, and thanks to everyone for their support of Bill’s team and program at Jackson Springs Recreation Center!
Thanks to BMC contest director Bill Beekley for hosting the meet; Bill is truly one of the finest human beings in the sport and I am honored to call him my friend! More thanks to Andrew Yerrakadu, Beau Moore, Tony Conyers, Tom O’Donnell, Bill Beekley, and many others for judging, loading, and spotting; and even more thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces for defending our country and keeping us safe; and the most thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – the Voice of Truth!
Women’s Division:
668-9SeanaLamba (62.0)I503580 165
Kimberly Rosario (65.0)I454080 165
Bethany PimentelI353080 145
8810-11Jessica LynchI6040145 245
9710-11Sharae ElkinsI7560140 275
12310-11Marissa CawthonI8550145 280
13235-39Trinity SchwabR150105225 480
14840-44Molly YerrakaduR11090195 420
4th 245
Men’s Division:
778-9Zachary SeymourI14595190 430
10-11Joshy PimentelI7540135 250
9710-11Emanuel FullerI9050175 315
8-9Brandon ParryI55-- -
10512-13Paul ElkinsI9065195 350
11412-13Daniel RosarioI10070210 380
14820-24Shane FernandezR285235400 920
4th 410
16-17Isaac JonesR165135380 680
16550-54Tony ConyersR500370630 1500
35-39Eric TalmantR495290650 1435
35-39Brian SchwabR510340575 1425
18-19Nikki ThaiR350235465 1050
30-34James KlotzR230135340 705
18120-24Doug PhanR385250535 1170
50-54Rich CowserR375340425 1140
16-17Richard CuttingR225170315 710
19820-24Bill HoltonR475315585 1375
Devin Lee BrownI405375480 1260
22035-39Ty FickesR425315475 1215
40-44Mario SansR325300400 1025
60-64Pat O’BrienI350210460 1020
50-54Gary PrescottR335180350 865
24240-44James JacobsR650430700 1780
18-19Jordan WongR575335535 1445
45-49Rick HooverR490305510 1305
35-39Tom BennettR440325460 1225
50-54Ed HensinskiR315205410 930
27520-24Derek FedoR560365625 1550
25-29Joe TalamoR515370525 1410
40-44Tim BurnsR475330520 1325
30820-24Jeff BarnesR520425650 1595
16-17Chad CuttingR400240505 1145
45-49Ron PestenskiR-410- -
308+40-44Everton FrancisR500290560 1350
Beau MooreR-600- -
Contest Results
2010 Pull & Praise Deadlift
He Is Risen!
Nineteen lifters joined us at THE GYM to pull (and squat and bench) and praise the resurrected King of Kings! Nine lifters chose to participate as full power competitors with 2009 Rev. Milton Simmons Memorial Award recipient Kathleen Audet shattering the record books and taking home Best Lifter honors; master lifter Jody Simmons of Orlando, Florida joined Kathleen at the awards ceremony for his 1140 pound Best Lifter total in the 242s. Additionally, Jody’s son Joseph registered the strongest deadlift in the kid’s (7-U, 8-9) division, Sava Tshontikidis had the top pull in the youth (10-13) division, Brandon Hagerott of Sebastian, Florida (18-19) captured Best Lifter honors in the teenage (14-19) division, and master’s legend Bob Gaynor registered the meet’s strongest deadlift with his 660 pound effort. Congratulations to all the competitors and Happy Easter to everyone!
Thanks to JD Gaynor, Caryn Tshontikidis, Felicia Vipperman, and Bob Gaynor for officiating; Pete Classon, Blaine Vipperman, and Larry Dromerhauser for loading; Brigid and the folks at Sandpiper Sportswear for the classic “Power in the Blood” shirts, Sir Charles Venturella for the Best Lifter sculptures; and Larry Dromerhauser, Stacie Deutsch, Miles Howell, and Derek Snyder for set up and clean up.
More thanks to America’s finest – our military heroes – for their selfless sacrifice and commitment to our country, and to our resurrected Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for conquering the grave and giving us life eternal!
Full Power
12318-19Kathleen AudetI17792242 511
16540-44Shana DavisI180120245 545
667-UPreston KageI352765 127
888-9Joseph SimmonsI9060120 270
9710-11Dylan KageI7247115 234
13216-17Cameron KageI115102175 392
14814-15Blaine VippermanI187135240 562
22035-39Larry DromerhauserI315225400 940
24240-44Jody SimmonsI385295460 1140
Push/Pull
198+30-34Stacie DeutschI92195287
13218-19Matt MillerI210265475
19818-19Josh MarinoI295430725
Deadlift
10512-13Sava TshontikidisI180
18155-59Paul ZelcoI330
19818-19Brandon HagerottI555
40-44Wolfgang KermerR455
60-64Bob GaynorR660
22050-54Lynn StedhamI450
27518-19Corey GraceI500