Team Elite Fitness Prevails at 2007 Arnold Classic and WPO Finals
Columbus, MI, March 13, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Three world records and two runner-up performances were among the triumphs for Team EliteFTS at this year’s Arnold Classic held March 2-4 in Columbus, Ohio.
London, Ohio-based Elite Fitness Systems provided real time results throughout the weekend of each of its 11 sponsored lifters on its Web site at www.elitefts.com.
“Our vision has always been to create and foster an enjoyable environment for our staff, our team and our customers that empowers them to be the best they can. From the exceptional performances this weekend of our athletes to the ongoing support, feedback and passion of those that visit and read the site, this year’s Arnold Classic was among the most memorable,” said company founder and president, Dave Tate.
Among Team EliteFTS performances:
Brian Schwab
Brian placed 4th in the Lightweight Class (up to 165 pounds) with a 749 pound squat, 573 pound bench press and a 584 pound deadlift for a combined total of 1906 pounds at a bodyweight of 165 pounds. Brian also broke the world bench press record with a lift of 573 pounds and now holds the world record for both the 148 pound and 165 pound weight classes.
Matt Kroczaleski
Matt—last year’s Middleweight Class (165.26 pounds to 220.25 pounds) champion—took second place in this division with a 970 pound squat, 661 pound bench press and a 783 pound deadlift for a combined 2414 pound total at a bodyweight of 220 pounds. Matt attempted a world record deadlift with 815 pounds on a fourth lift and just stalled at the knees.
Travis Mash
Travis is the 2005 Middleweight Class champion and placed 6th in this division with a 904 pound squat, 628 pound bench press, 705 pound deadlift and a 2237 pound combined total at a bodyweight of 220 pounds.
Chris Mason
Chris finished 7th in the Middleweight Class with a 904 pound squat, 584 pound bench, and a 672 pound deadlift for a total of 2160 pounds at a bodyweight of 220 pounds.
Ano Turtiainen
Ano—the 2002 Heavyweight Class (220.26 pounds to 275.5 pounds) champion—finished 4th in this group. Ano's lifts were 1014 pounds in the squat, 601 pounds in the bench press, and an 865 pound deadlift for a total of 2480 pounds at a bodyweight of 275 pounds.
Chad Aichs
Chad is the 2006 WPO Semi Finals Super Heavyweight Champion (275.515 pounds and above) and finished second in this division. Chad's lifts were 1174 pounds in the squat, 805 pounds in the bench press, and 755 pounds in the deadlift for a combined total of 2733 pounds as a super heavyweight.
Paul Childress
Paul is the 2004 Heavyweight Division champion and placed 3rd last year. Paul guest lifted at this event and squatted a new world record of 1147 pounds, bench pressed 683 pounds, and deadlifted 739 pounds for a total of 2569 pounds at a bodyweight of 308 pounds.
Mike Brown
Mike finished third in his Arnold Classic WPO Finals debut with a 1075 pound squat, 705 pound bench press, and 733 pound deadlift for a combined 2513 pound total as a super heavyweight.
Scott Yard
Scott made his inaugural appearance at the Arnold Bench Bash and bench pressed 826 pounds as a super heavyweight for a third place finish.
Steve Macdonald.
In the Strongman competition, Steve became the second man in history to ever lift the 525 pound stone. He lifted the stone faster than the previous record holder and subsequently was awarded the new world record for this accomplishment.
Media Contact: Mike Szudarek
Marx Layne & Company
248.855.6777, or
mszudarek@marxlayne.com
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London, Ohio-based Elite Fitness Systems provided real time results throughout the weekend of each of its 11 sponsored lifters on its Web site at www.elitefts.com.
“Our vision has always been to create and foster an enjoyable environment for our staff, our team and our customers that empowers them to be the best they can. From the exceptional performances this weekend of our athletes to the ongoing support, feedback and passion of those that visit and read the site, this year’s Arnold Classic was among the most memorable,” said company founder and president, Dave Tate.
Among Team EliteFTS performances:
Brian Schwab
Brian placed 4th in the Lightweight Class (up to 165 pounds) with a 749 pound squat, 573 pound bench press and a 584 pound deadlift for a combined total of 1906 pounds at a bodyweight of 165 pounds. Brian also broke the world bench press record with a lift of 573 pounds and now holds the world record for both the 148 pound and 165 pound weight classes.
Matt Kroczaleski
Matt—last year’s Middleweight Class (165.26 pounds to 220.25 pounds) champion—took second place in this division with a 970 pound squat, 661 pound bench press and a 783 pound deadlift for a combined 2414 pound total at a bodyweight of 220 pounds. Matt attempted a world record deadlift with 815 pounds on a fourth lift and just stalled at the knees.
Travis Mash
Travis is the 2005 Middleweight Class champion and placed 6th in this division with a 904 pound squat, 628 pound bench press, 705 pound deadlift and a 2237 pound combined total at a bodyweight of 220 pounds.
Chris Mason
Chris finished 7th in the Middleweight Class with a 904 pound squat, 584 pound bench, and a 672 pound deadlift for a total of 2160 pounds at a bodyweight of 220 pounds.
Ano Turtiainen
Ano—the 2002 Heavyweight Class (220.26 pounds to 275.5 pounds) champion—finished 4th in this group. Ano's lifts were 1014 pounds in the squat, 601 pounds in the bench press, and an 865 pound deadlift for a total of 2480 pounds at a bodyweight of 275 pounds.
Chad Aichs
Chad is the 2006 WPO Semi Finals Super Heavyweight Champion (275.515 pounds and above) and finished second in this division. Chad's lifts were 1174 pounds in the squat, 805 pounds in the bench press, and 755 pounds in the deadlift for a combined total of 2733 pounds as a super heavyweight.
Paul Childress
Paul is the 2004 Heavyweight Division champion and placed 3rd last year. Paul guest lifted at this event and squatted a new world record of 1147 pounds, bench pressed 683 pounds, and deadlifted 739 pounds for a total of 2569 pounds at a bodyweight of 308 pounds.
Mike Brown
Mike finished third in his Arnold Classic WPO Finals debut with a 1075 pound squat, 705 pound bench press, and 733 pound deadlift for a combined 2513 pound total as a super heavyweight.
Scott Yard
Scott made his inaugural appearance at the Arnold Bench Bash and bench pressed 826 pounds as a super heavyweight for a third place finish.
Steve Macdonald.
In the Strongman competition, Steve became the second man in history to ever lift the 525 pound stone. He lifted the stone faster than the previous record holder and subsequently was awarded the new world record for this accomplishment.
Media Contact: Mike Szudarek
Marx Layne & Company
248.855.6777, or
mszudarek@marxlayne.com
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