2012 Arnold Strongman Classic: Photos, Updates, Results!

**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:16 AM

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**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:18 AM

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**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:20 AM

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**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:30 AM

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**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:33 AM

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**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:35 AM

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**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:36 AM

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**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:48 AM

A HUGE thanks to ASC Pro, Power Hour Co-Host, and strength section FL Ryan Bracewell for helping us out this weekend with scoring and results. He is a huge asset to not only our forum community, but to Rx and the strongman community in general. Woot!

More to Come:

Dave Palumbo and Bryan Hildebrand did a final video wrapup of the 2012 Arnold Strongman Classic which breaks down the entire event for everyone who couldn't be here in person to see it. Look for it tomorrow along with more video interviews and stage footage!

**AVBG** · 03-04-2012, 02:12 AM

Good work Ryan!

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**tweedk** · 03-04-2012, 06:56 AM

This was absolute awesome coverage, I really enjoyed it a lot!

And on a side note... how awesome to see a former champion in Bill K who is not full of himself like most bodybuilders is

**TXFatback** · 03-04-2012, 10:14 AM

The yoga and Zumba comment from Jenkins was hilarious. I'll add them to my regimen immediately.

**Jer** · 03-04-2012, 10:14 AM

Good work guys. That was a great Arnold Strongman.

Looking forward to the wrap up.

I really wish these damn pictures would just show. (yea, I'm complaining Sally, can't help it. I know you'll get it fixed soon)

**Bryan Hildebrand** · 03-04-2012, 12:02 PM

Pics are there... We just landed DFW and will be home in a fee hours. Will be uploading tons of content when we have a FASTER INTERNET CONNECTION! The weekend was so frustrating because of this.

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**Carolyn Bryant** · 03-04-2012, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by data

thanks guys. strongman is the only reason i'm interested in the arnold! fuck these oiled up gstring wearing bodybuilders! haha. kidding.

My god, how I love me some strong men! Trust me, somebody is fooking those oiled up g-string wearing bodybuilders. With glee. LOL.

**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:09 PM

From Matt Lorz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2012

Michael Jenkins Wins the 11th Arnold Strongman Classic

COLUMBUS, OH – Michael Jenkins of Hershey, PA won the contest over an international field to capture the 11th Annual Arnold Strongman Classic title. Jenkins received a $50,000 check and the Louis Cyr trophy by Gerard Dente of MHP and congratulations from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Jenkins set three world records, in the Circus Dumbbell, Timber Carry and the Austrian Oak Lift.

Finishing one point behind Jenkins in second was Derek Poundstone of Waterbury, CT. He received $20,000 from Tim Bentley of GNC.

The order of the other finishers was:
§ 3rd place: Zydrunas Savickas of Lithuania received $15,000 from Rich Gaspari of Gaspari Nutrition.
§ 4th place: Brian Shaw of Lupton, CO received $10,000 from Glen Witchey of Subway.
§ 5th place: Michael Burke of Aurora, CO received $8,000 from Dr. Steven Hertzler of EAS.
§ 6th place: Mikhail “Misha” Koklyaev of Russia received $6,000 from Eric Schwartz of Animal Universal Nutrition.
§ 7th place: Laurence Shahlaei of Gloucester, England received $5,000 from Nick Dodson of Michelob ULTRA.
§ 8th place: Terry Hollands of England received $3,000 from Cliff Hemmert of Chase.
§ 9th place: Travis Ortmayer of Cypress, TX received $2,000 from Amanda Latona of BSN.
§ 10th place: Hafthor Bjornsson, Kópavogur, Iceland received $1,000 from Chris Mackenzie of Bpi Sports.

Events included: Shouldering Apollon’s Wheels, Circus Dumbbell, The Austrian Oak, The Deadlift and the Timber Carry.

Arnold Sports Festival National Sponsors: GNC, AEP, Animal, Bodybuilding.com, bpi Sports, BSN, EAS, Fight Magazine, Gaspari Nutrition, Jan Tana, MET-Rx, MHP, Michelob ULTRA, Muscle Nutrition, Optimum Nutrition, Probiotica, Ricart.com, Supro, Twinlab and Vitamin Shoppe.
Arnold Fitness EXPO Sponsors: Bodybuilding.com, Burn Machine, CJ’s Elite Competition Wear, Dymatize, Europa Sports Products, Lonestar Distribution, MRI, MRM, MuscleDog, OhYeah!, PROLAB and powerCrunch.
Arnold Sports Festival Local Sponsors: AEP, American Airlines, Chase, The Columbus Dispatch, Gold’s Gym, Metro Fitness, Michelob ULTRA, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Realty, Ricart.com, and Subway.

For more information visit: www.arnoldsportsfestival.com.

**SallyAnne** · 03-04-2012, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jer

Good work guys. That was a great Arnold Strongman.

Looking forward to the wrap up.

I really wish these damn pictures would just show. (yea, I'm complaining Sally, can't help it. I know you'll get it fixed soon)

I have one better for you - STRONGMAN is now an official part of our contest database. View the placings and the photos here: http://gallery.rxmuscle.com/index.ph...t=266&year=484

**Bryan Hildebrand** · 03-04-2012, 02:25 PM

Kaz backstage

**cmd** · 03-04-2012, 02:31 PM

Bryan Hildebrand!!! excellent interview with Bill Kazmaier ...showed a lot of class wearing the suit jacket. Good professionalism ...excellent work by you and Sally Anne! Thanks! Look forward to the upcoming videos. I'm happy someone is finally! finally! covering the strong man events.

**s2h** · 03-04-2012, 02:47 PM

Nice work guys and gals....

**Ryan Bracewell** · 03-04-2012, 03:39 PM

There still in the last event but Adam Sheer looks to have a demanding lead and will probably be the Arnold Am champion, and will be joining the pro line up next year. He's another mass monster, 6'7 and 380lbs

**robert da strongman** · 03-04-2012, 03:57 PM

great coverage, pics, and videos!

**Bryan Hildebrand** · 03-04-2012, 05:15 PM

dave palumbo is supposed to be picking up coverage for me since we were booked to leave early this morning. sorry I wasnt able to provide coverage or the Am's the way I intended.

**robert da strongman** · 03-04-2012, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bryan Hildebrand

dave palumbo is supposed to be picking up coverage for me since we were booked to leave early this morning. sorry I wasnt able to provide coverage or the Am's the way I intended.

Dave needs to hire another reporter