Oil sands, Fort MacMurray, Strongman Classic

It is that time of year again, and the annual Oil Sands Strongman Classic in Fort MacMurray was held recently. This event included competitions for men and women both, and all ages of participants were encouraged to attend and compete. Advance registration was required and the annual Oil Sands Strongman Classic is held each year in Fort MacMurray around the end of August. This is a great way for visitors and residents in the community to get out, have some fun, socialize with other community members, and see some incredible feats of strength as well. This event is a competition but it is also used as a fund raiser, and strongman competitions are also considered a sport by many because of the training and effort needed to be successful in any of the contests that are held.

The annual Oil Sands Strongman Classic in Fort MacMurray is sponsored by the Fort MacMurray Strongman Association. This association was established in July of 2014 by Lennea and Leif Palsen. The goal of the association is to encourage growth in the Strongman sport. The competition events for men and for women are held simultaneously, and these include a bus pull, a shoulder pressing medley, SUV deadlifts, Yoke/Farmer medley, an Atlas stone run for the men. Women can compete in a bus pull, a log press, tire deadlifts, 100′ Farmers walk, and an Atlas stone run. Each of the competitions may be changed, depending on the availability and the number of participants who are registered.