The 5th Bench Press Competition was held on Wednesday, October 29. Twenty strongmen took part in the tournament, including representatives of sports clubs and unaffiliated athletes. The competitors faced off in four age categories. In the junior category, Bartłomiej Cierlik of Activ proved the best, pressing 165 kg. Grzegorz Nowicki finished second, while Sławomir Małolepszy was third (both represented Cezar).
Three competitors entered the senior category. Piotr Nowak of TKKF Bolesławianka won with a result of 152.5 kg. Bartosz Zawada took second place, and Marcin Lisowski third (both from Cezar).
Bogusław Mienculewicz of Gladiator was unrivaled in the older senior category. The strongman pressed 210 kg. Wiesław Warzybok of Cezar was second, and Eryk Kindzierski of Activ third.
Andrzej Lisowski of TKKF Bolesławianka was the best among the masters, pressing 107.5 kg. Andrzej Kobzda of Cezar finished second, while Czesław Szymonik of TKKF Bolesławianka was third.
The competition was held as part of the 2008 Open Bolesławiec Championships.
(MOSiR/ii information)