Arm Wrestling: John Brzenk and Mary McConnaughey Win in Reno

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2002

John Brzenk and Mary McConnaughey continued their winning ways at the 4th annual Reno Reunion armwrestling championships last night.

Brenzk, a dominating force in armwrestling, won five classes, including right-hand 177 - 198, 199 - 242 and super heavyweight.  Mike McGraw won the professional men's right-hand 0 - 154 class, and Chad Silvers won the 155 - 176 class.

Mary McConnaughey won the women's title, beating World's Strongest Woman competitor Jossi Morneau for the top honors.

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