A Wake Forest police officer won the 2024 NC Strongest Man & Woman Competition.
Officer L. Middleswarth earned first place in the Open Women’s Class of the 2024 NC Strongest Man & Woman Competition on June 15 at Cabarrus Arena in Charlotte.
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The competition consisted of the following five events that tested the strength and endurance of the participating athletes.
- Maximum repetitions of 165 lbs. log press in 60 seconds. Officer Middleswarth completed five repetitions, earning first place.
- Competitors were timed carrying a 450 lbs. frame for a distance of 50 feet. Officer Middleswarth completed the distance in 10 seconds, earning first place.
- Competitors completed deadlifts with as much weight as possible. Officer Middleswarth lifted 450 lbs., earning second place.
- Competitors completed a race while carrying a 175 lbs. sandbag then a 200 lbs. sandbag while lifting them over several obstacles. Officer Middleswarth completed three bag lifts in 60 seconds, earning first place.
- Competitors carried a 250 lbs. Husafel Stone for maximum distance. Officer Middleswarth carried the stone for approximately 60 feet, earning first place.