The sixth Bench Press Competition was held on Friday, December 5. Eighteen strongmen took part in the tournament, including representatives of sports clubs and unaffiliated athletes. The competitors competed in four age categories. In the juniors’ category, Bartłomiej Cierlik of Activ proved to be the best, pressing 170 kg. Michał Eichstadt of TKKF Bolesławianka came second, while Damian Świtaniak of Cezar finished third.
Two competitors entered the seniors’ category. Piotr Nowak of TKKF Bolesławianka won with a result of 152.5 kg.
Two strongmen also competed in the older seniors’ category. Bogusław Mienculewicz of Gladiator proved to be better. The strongman pressed 195 kg.
Andrzej Lisowski of TKKF Bolesławianka was the best among the masters, pressing 110 kg. Andrzej Kobzda came second, while Ryszard Kucharski finished third (both representing Cezar).
The competition was held as part of the 2008 Open Bolesławiec Championships.
(MOSiR/ii information)