On Friday, 26 March, the 1st Bench Press Competition was held at the TKKF Bolesławianka gym. Twenty-two strongmen took part in the tournament, including representatives of sports clubs and unaffiliated strength athletes. The competitors competed in four age categories.
In the juniors’ category, Damian Świtaniak proved to be the best, pressing 145 kg. Damian Lisowik finished second, while Grzegorz Nowicki came third (all three represented Cezar club).
In the seniors’ category, the winner was Bartłomiej Cierlik from Activ club. The strongman pressed 165 kg. Miłosz Radomski from Pieńsk took second place, while Mariusz Staruch from Cezar came third.
In the older seniors’ category, Jerzy Lewandowski from TKKF Bolesławianka won, pressing 180 kg. Wiesław Warzybok was second, and Edward Janeczko third (both represented Cezar).
Among the masters, Andrzej Lisowski from TKKF Bolesławianka was the best (107.5 kg). Andrzej Kobzda took second place, and Ryszard Kucharski third. Both strength athletes represented Cezar club.
The competition was held as part of the 2010 Open Bolesławiec Championships.
(MOSiR/ii information)