In a stunning upset, Seth Holcomb (the student, age 16) defeated Kevin Fulton
  (Captains of Crush master, the teacher, age 41), in the 2001 Hermann Goerner 
  Deadlift Dozen, which was held at Clark's Gym in Columbia Mo., Sunday, Dec 9, 2001.
  He is relatively new to the USAWA scene, just recently joining Kevin via
  powerlifting, and trains with Kevin and a bevy of other high school lifters at
  Kevin's barn in Litchfield, NE.  His victory was achieved with consistant lifting 
  throughout the day.

     Seth and Kevin, with 7 other lifters, made up the contingent of lifters who found
  their way to Clark's Gym to once again test their backs and bodies against 13 variations
  of deadlifts and at the same time, prove that brawn overcomes brains.  James Hart, of 
  powerlifting fame, also brought one of his prodigies, Mike Hafenbrock.  Mike, weighing
  in at a massive 120 lbs, nearly pulled triple bodyweight with a Jefferson (straddle)
  lift of 350 lbs.  Mary McConnaughey and Joe Secord came over from arm wrestling to try
  their luck, as did perennial Clark's Gym meet competitor Al Springs.  Joe Burks made
  his second appearance, improving his total by over 400 lbs. Rounding out the field
  was the lone Clark's gym member, James Foster.

     For at least the second year in a row, the contest came down to the last lift.  Kevin
  was leading Seth up to the little fingers deadlift, but with Seth besting Kevin's 
  lift by 5 lbs, and receiving the benefit of both the bodyweight and age correction,
  the contest reversed, resulting in Seth's victory.  Congratulations to Seth and all the
  lifters.
  
     As always, everyone had a great time.  "Mommabear" Mary brought in chicken for all of
  us, no one had any serious injuries, and several USAWA records were set.  Judges for
  the event were Bill Clark, Ralph Hockenmeyer and Joe Garcia.  Loading was provided
  by the lifters and judges.

                    The results for the meet are listed below.

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Meet Results
All weights for the competition are listed in pounds.


                                                       Two BB      Deadlift    Reeves	
Lifter             Age  Bwt      Dead  Straddle  Hack    Dead     RH      LH
                                                                                  
Mike Hafenbrock    17   120      315     350     300     270     145     125     135
Seth Holcomb       16   192      375     365     315     400     315     315     275
James Hart         42   203      445     405     225     350     170     170     275
James Foster       32   211      420     405     405     440     300     300     205
Joe Secord         29   223      435     405     345     370     240     225     300
Joe Burks          35   231.5    455     425     450     400     275       0     325
Kevin Fulton       41   268      525     505     475     500     345     315     335
Mary McConnaughey  41   310      235     155     100     230     160     130     215
Al Springs         59   202      300     300     300     310     200     200     200
   
                                Thumbless   ------- Finger Deadlifts ------
Lifter                            RH      LH   Middle   Index   Ring    Little  Total    Points

Mike Hafebrock                    95      95     145     135     120      65    2295     3017.01
Seth Holcomb                     135     135     235     185     135     155    3340     3359.51
James Hart                       135     140     190     135     140      75    2855     2605.71
James Foster                     155     150     185     115     100      90    3270     2836.73
Joe Secord                       185     160     225     225     185     100    3400     2862.12
Joe Burks                        155     155     280     230     190     135    3475     2868.96
Kevin Fulton                     200     185     300     230     220     150    4285     3349.70
Mary McConnaughey                145       0     135     135     135      90    1865     1361.09
Al Springs                       135     135     135     135     135     135    2620     2794.07


Seth Holcomb - 4th attempt, ring fingers deadlift - 160 lbs

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