The First Bench Press Competition was held on Friday, March 27. Twenty-seven strongmen took part in the tournament, including representatives of sports clubs and unaffiliated strength athletes. The athletes competed in four age categories. In the junior category, Bartłomiej Cierlik from Activ proved to be the best, pressing 162.5 kg. Grzegorz Nowicki finished second, while Damian Świtaniak came third (both representing Cezar).
In the senior category, Wojciech Wojciechów from Lwówek Śląski won. The strongman pressed 170 kg. Piotr Nowak from TKKF Bolesławianka took second place, while Bartosz Zawada from Cezar came third.
In the older seniors category, Wiesław Warzybok from Cezar won, pressing 150 kg. Paweł Nowak from TKKF Bolesławianka finished second.
Among the masters, Andrzej Lisowski from TKKF Bolesławianka was the best, pressing 107.5 kg. Ryszard Kucharski finished second, while Andrzej Kobzda came third (both from Cezar).
The competition was held as part of the 2009 Open Bolesławiec Championships.
(MOSiR information/ii)