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Herculean strength shown at Fraser Valley strongman regionals
Ewing lifted 570 pounds to win the women’s trap bar deadlift title as dozens of competitors chased records and cash prizes.
On Saturday, June 6, Tiana Ewing set a new women's deadlift record at the Fraser Valley's Strongest regional competition in Abbotsford, successfully lifting 570 lbs in the U64 kg division.
Organizer Frank Lalonde noted that participants competed across five events in the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre parking lot, where challenging weather conditions did not deter dozens of athletes from gathering.
Carlos Monsalve dominated the U90 kg men's division by deadlifting 1,070 lbs, while competitors also performed feats of strength including pulling a 27,000-lb truck, which Lalonde praised as an incredible display of athleticism.
With the regional competition concluded, Fraser Valley's Strongest is preparing for the B.C. provincials scheduled for Aug. 15, which will return to the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre parking lot.
Despite the varied weather, Lalonde expressed optimism about the event's trajectory and organizers look forward to more records being broken and increased attendance when the competition returns next year.