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Monday, March 8, 2010

Ritvars Noviks Wins Opening Stage of Latvian Strongman 2010

by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2010 IronMind

Speaking of the Latvian Strongman 2010 series, which opened on Saturday, Vlad Redkin told IronMind today, “Our competition was very good with 18 athletes and we are happy.”

Latvian Strongman 2010 (first stage), left to right: Lauris Shkele (general secretary of LSAF), Didzis Zarinsh, Roberts Kieperszo, Ritvars Noviks and Raivis Vidzis (president of LSAF). IronMind® | Photo by Yuri Gutsan.
Left to right: Lauris Shkele (general secretary of LSAF), Didzis Zarinsh, Roberts Kieperszo, Ritvars Noviks and Raivis Vidzis (president of LSAF).  IronMind® | Photo by Yuri Gutsan.


“We saw new faces,” Redkin said.  “The competition was filmed and we will broadcast all stages on Latvian TV.”

Here are the top ten from the first stage of the Latvian Strongman 2010 series.

1. Ritvars Noviks 73
2. Roberts Kieperszo 62
3. Didzis Zarinsh 57
4. Oskars Laksa 53
5. Ainars Priednieks 50
6. Valerijs Loboda 42
7. Lauris Gabrans 41
8. Jevgenijs Scherbakovs 41
9. Sergejs Makarenko 38
10. Arturs Zeltinsh 33


In March 27, Redkin said that there are plans to hold an international contest in Riga, featuring teams from Latvia, Georgia and Uzbekistan, and the second stage of Latvian Strongman 2010 will in Riga on June 5.

Please visit the official Latvian Strongman Amateur Federation (LSAF) website for full details.


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