Congratulations to Andy Fletcher, the winner of this afternoon’s Parwich Strongman Competition. Andy, who hails from Belper, held off a determined challenge from Parwich’s Tom Slater, who was only one point behind him as the competition reached its final round. The two contenders eventually went head-to-head, in a nail-biting race to place an increasingly heavy series of tyres on top of oil drums. Although Tom came within a whisker of victory, Andy was just quick enough to see off his rival, claiming the title for the second consecutive year.
Ten contestants took part in this year’s event, which was the first to be held on the Nethergreen football pitch. The size of the field was perfectly suited to the event, giving spectators ample room to view the action, and allowing the organisers to construct an impressive looking arena. All in all, it was great to see this underused space being pressed into service.
As well as the contest itself, spectators were able to enjoy live music from The A52s, a bar and a barbecue, as well a delicious cake stall, an ice cream van, and Lucy Burlinson’s face painting for the children.
Many thanks to Shaun and Tracy Marshall, Rob Keeling and everyone else who helped to organise the event, and also to all those who generously contributed towards the prizes.
Full scores will follow, along with many more photos – but for starters, here’s a small gallery of images from the day. Please click on each image to enlarge it.
Video of the afternoon.
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What a fanastic village event. It was super to see it so well laid out, very easy to see everything that was going on, and very safely organised. Well done to Shaun, Rob and Tracy + all the other helpers. Roll on next year.
Really enjoyed it yesterday at parwich
Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and the weather even looked kindly upon us. Thank you to all organisers.
Brilliant organisation. Congratulations Andy Fletcher, and Sean and Tracy and to all invloved in putting it on – a great village event. Hope it becomes an annual thing.
We would have loved to see you Graham participate to the competition in speedo shorts and a vest especially now (following Stefano coaching -Theory WV) that you’re more at ease outside your comfort zone;
Looking forward to the competition next year.
Drummond’s visitors
Again a big thanks to Shaun, Rob and Tracey. It must take a huge effort to organise something like this. Really enjoyed it, and Tom pushed me all the way. Great way to finish on the last event to.