Andersen and Dolan Lead in South Carolina

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2006

"Although the top five will qualify for Nationals in July, there is still a race for first place here in Columbia," said Dione Wessels.

The guys line up in South Carolina. IronMind® | Dione Wessels photo.
The guys line up in South Carolina. IronMind® | Dione Wessels photo.

Things kicked off last night with the Green's Beverage Trolley Pull, which was won by Jesse Marunde. In what Wessels called "the gruesome medley," which included a 900-pound yoke and 550-pound chain drag, Jon Andersen emerged with top honors.

Coming into today's final four events, Jon Andersen and Geoff Dolan are tied for first, followed by Jesse Marunde, Travis Ortmayer and Jason Lawson - the only amateur to complete both of yesterday's events.

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