The 5th Bench Press Competition was held on Friday, December 4, at the TKKF Bolesławianka gym. Nineteen strongmen took part in the tournament, including representatives of sports clubs and unaffiliated strength athletes. The competitors faced off in four age categories. In the juniors’ category, Bartłomiej Cierlik from Activ proved to be the best, pressing 165 kg. Damian Lisowik finished second, while Grzegorz Nowicki came third (both represented Cezar).
In the seniors’ category, the winner was Andrzej Kocyła from Olaws Złotoryja. The strongman pressed 200 kg. Zbigniew Klimek from TKKF Bolesławianka took second place, while Mariusz Staruch from Cezar came third.
In the older seniors’ category, Bogusław Mienculewicz from TKKF Bolesławianka won (pressing 195 kg). Cezar representative Wiesław Warzybok came second, while Zbigniew Szymański (TKKF Bolesławianka) finished third.
Among the masters, Andrzej Lisowski, representing TKKF Bolesławianka, was the best (100 kg). Andrzej Kobzda took second place, while Ryszard Kucharski came third (both represented Cezar).
The competition was held as part of the 2009 Open Bolesławiec Championships.
(MOSiR information/ii)