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Pro Invitational Strongman

Five spectacular challenges and big cash prizes will settle the score as the very best West Virginia strength athletes go head to head in pro strongman competition at the MouserFest Pro Invitational!

Current Roster 

A few more names may be added to this list before December 6th, so stay tuned!

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“The Boss Hog” Marshall Zinn

Clarksburg, WV

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“The Lost Creek Leviathan” George Merrill

Lost Creek, WV

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John “The Viking” Mouser

Buckhannon, WV

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Cam “Forklift” Williams

Morgantown, WV

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Tyler “TNT” Thompson

Madison, WV

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“Big Sarge” Josh Hall

Lewisburg, WV

What is the strongest county, the strongest town, and who is the strongest man in West Virginia? Find out Saturday, December 6th in Morgantown, WV at MouserFest!

The MouserFest Pro Invitational will be fast and furious for the entertainment of the crowd with brief intermissions between challenges that feature performances from renowned strongwoman "Hannah the Destroyer". In the course of just a few hours, we will definitively find the strongest county, the strongest town, and the strongest man in West by God Virginia!

Events

in no particular order, with approximate weights

Jeep Tire Axle Deadlift for Reps

  • Objective: Complete as many repetitions as possible.

  • Time Limit: 60 seconds.

  • Weight: 650 lbs.

  • Rules:

    • Bar height is set to 16 inches.

    • Lifts are performed on the judge's "up" and "down" commands.

    • Lifting straps are allowed.

    • Deadlift suits are not permitted.

Stone to Shoulder

  • Objective: Complete as many repetitions as possible.

  • Time Limit: To be announced.

  • Weight: To be announced.

  • Rules:

    • No tacky, tacky towels, or other grip aids ("sticky stuff") are permitted.

    • Full event details are forthcoming

Kanawha Carry Medley

  • Objective: Carry all three objects down the course in the fastest time.

  • Time Limit: 60 seconds.

  • Implements (in order):

    • Keg: 250 lbs

    • Block: 270 lbs

    • Keg: 300 lbs

  • Rules:

    • Each object must be carried 40 feet and placed upright on a designated mat.

    • The athlete must run back to the start after placing each object

2nd Chance Frame Carry

  • Objective: Carry the frame down a ~40-foot course and back in the fastest time.

  • Time Limit: 60 seconds.

  • Weight: Approximately 650 lbs.

  • Rules:

    • Lifting straps are not allowed.

    • After everyone has attempted the event, athletes have a one-time option to erase their score and attempt the carry a second time.

Mountaineer Press Medley

  • Objective: Lift as many implements as possible. If all five are completed, the fastest time wins.

  • Time Limit: 90 seconds.Implements (in order):

    • Axle: 285 lbs

    • Log: 305 lbs

    • The Hacker Block: 280 lbs

    • Axle: 320 lbs

      • The Freda Log: 340 lbs

  • Rules:

    • A successful lift requires showing control with the implement locked out overhead

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