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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Travis Ortmayer Wins ASC USA National Championships

by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2012 IronMind

Roaring down the homestretch, Travis “The Texas Stoneman” grabbed the 2010 American Strongman Corp (ASC) USA Pro National Championships last night.

travis-ascwin_lgHe came, he saw, he conquered: Travis Ortmayer celebrates his American Strongman Corp Pro USA National Championships victory yesterday. IronMind® | Photo courtesy of Dione Wessels.
He came, he saw, he conquered: Travis Ortmayer celebrates his American Strongman Corp Pro USA National Championships victory yesterday.  IronMind® | Photo courtesy of Dione Wessels.


“The contest came down to the last event with a small separation in points,” ASC president Dione Wessels reported to IronMind® last night.  “Travis won the stones with Palmer in second.  Mike Jenkins had a great showing in his first pro event."

Wessels confirmed that "the top 11 qualify for America's Strongest Man®" competition coming up later this year at the Mr. Olympia contest.

Asked about the mask given to contest winner Travis Ortmayer, Wessels told IronMind®:  "The mask is a trophy.  The census from athletes was they want more unique trophies with a gladiator flair.  LOL."

Not just a hit with the athletes, the competition enjoyed rock solid community support as well, explained Wessels:  "The people in Hot Springs were amazing and true fans!  It was nice to be in arena with about 4,500 fans screaming for strongman."

Here are the top eleven places and points, officially:  

1. Travis Ortmayer 88.5
2. Mike Jenkins 81.5
3. Marshall White 81.5
4. Alan Kliese 75.5
5. Andrew Palmer 71.0
6. Matt Dawson 60.5
7. David Hansen 52.5
8. Tom McClure 40.0
9. John Conner 38.0
10. Josh Thigpen 38.0
11. Brad Dunn 35.0

For more details on this competiton and the full calendar of American Strongman Corp events, please visit the official ASC website.

                                                                  
                                   

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