Sports
and fitness enthusiasts will be testing their strength and endurance
this weekend at the first ever Cayman Islands Strongman competition,
which takes place on Saturday, 5 October at the Lion’s Centre from
1pm to 6pm. Englishman Eddie Hall, 2017 World’s Strongest Man and
reigning Guinness Book of Records holder for heaviest strongman
deadlift (500 kg/1,102.3lbs, 2016), is in Cayman for the event and
will wow spectators with various demonstrations.

Hundreds
are expected to come out and watch individuals and teams compete in
five of seven events: the atlas stone (mandatory); deadlift
(mandatory); farmers walk; tire flip; carry and load medley; heart
walk; and bearing the cross. The top 3 teams overall and top 3
individual male and female in each category will receive medals.
There will also be simulation activities for children who want to
experience 'kid size' strongman elements.

While
in Cayman, Hall, also known as “The
Beast”,
will speak at the Be Strong! Youth Rally, an event for year 7 to 9
students from both the public and private high schools, which will
take place on Friday, 4 October at the Lion’s Centre from 10am to
noon. Hall will talk about his struggles with anxiety, depression
and suicidal thoughts and how he found purpose, happiness and success
through powerlifting. Also on the agenda for the rally is former
Miss Teen Latecia Bush, rapper DLMND and Isaiah Bodden who will
perform a skit entitled 'If Anxiety had a Voice'. In addition, Hall
will travel to the Brac on Thursday to talk to students and spread
his powerful and inspiring message.

“I
am excited to be a part of the first ever Cayman Strongman
competition. I’ve already had such a warm welcome to the Cayman
Islands and I’m looking forward to sharing my story with everyone
on Friday and Saturday. I hope it will encourage people and motivate
them to be strong, no matter what they’re going through,” said
Hall.

The
CI Strongman competition and Be Strong youth rally is being hosted by
the Cayman Islands Powerlifting Organisation. Some of the proceeds
from the Strongman Competition will go to local charities Cayman
Heart Fund, the Alex Panton Foundation and the Anti-Bullying
Foundation as well as assist Cayman’s powerlifters with expenses
for overseas competitions.

Admission
to the Cayman Islands Strongman Competition is $10 for adults and $5
for kids 12 and under. Doors open at 1pm and competition begins at
2pm. Food and drinks will also be on sale.

For
more information or to register to compete, contact Cayman Islands
Powerlifting Organisation President Tony Mc Inerney on 925.5335
or tony-mac@candw.ky or visit
www.strongman.ky.

The CI
Strongman competition is presented by Monster Energy and sponsored by
Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands,
Hurley’s Media, Generali, Accountability Services, Ltd, MAC
Plumbing & Maintenance Services Ltd, Kelly Holding Events &
Communications, Hopscotch Productions, FastSigns and GNC.

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