IAWA OTSM WORLD POSTAL
Greg Cook performing the Hackenschmidt Floor Press, 2019
The IAWA Old Time Strongman World Postal was conceived by Al Myers and was first promoted in 2018 by Al Myers and John Mahon. It was a rousing success and was repeated in 2019.
In 2020 and 2021 the event was planned and then scuttled. I am assuming this was due to Covid 19 restrictions.
Clint Poore picked up the torch in 2023 and the event saw a record number of lifters from around the world.
The event is unique in that rather than competing on your own, there is a host venue in each country. That way lifters can enjoy some camaraderie but not travel internationally.
The 2025 event is planning on making the event even more accessible with 2 venues in Australia and 2 venues in the United States to get more people involved.
| Date | Promoter | Lifts | Women’s Winner | Men’s Winner |
| 2018, July 14 | Al Myers/John Mahon | Anderson Squat, Cyr Press, Peoples Deadlift | Kat Becker (AUS) | Phillippe Crisp (ENG) |
| 2019, July 21 | Al Myers/John Mahon | Thor’s Hammer, Hackenschmidt Floor Press, Kennedy Lift | Sylvia Stockall (CAN) | Greg Cook (USA) |
| 2020 | canceled | Cyr Press, Habecker Lift, Goerner Stroll | NA | NA |
| 2021 | canceled | Cyr Press, Habecker Lift, Goerner Stroll | NA | NA |
| 2022 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2023, Dec 9 | Clint Poore | Hackenschmidt Floor Press, Dinnie Lift, DB to Shoulder | Wendy Gardner (USA) | Mark Haydock (UK) |
| 2024, Dec 7 | Clint Poore | Hackenchmidt Floor Press, Dinnie Lift, OH Inch Dumbbell | Emily Haydock (UK) | Mark Haydock (UK) |
| 2025, Dec 13 | Steve Gardner | Hackenschmidt Floor Press, Peoples Deadlift, DB to Shoulder | ? | ? |