A great title for USA! The 2009 Strongman Classic saw only the third new champion crowned since it’s inception in 2002. This year the honours went to Connecticut police officer and Worlds strongest man runner up Derek Poundstone, who improved on his second placing in the 2008 Arnold Strongman event.
It was a see-saw contest with the six time Russian National Weightlifting champion, Mikhall Koklyaev and Poundstone separated by a solitary point at the end of the final event. Poundstone separated by a solitary point at the end of the final event. Poundstone’s incredible world record of 15 successful circus dumbbell lifts sealed the title over the mighty Russian.
Strongman royalty were also present as Judges, officials and MC’s. These included Magnus Ver Magnusson, Bill Kazmaler, Zydrunas Savickas, Mark Henry, Odd Haugen and David Webster O.B.E.
This DVD is a “must have” for all fans of the strongmen and their incredible feats of power and strength.
