Crystal Bay Winners and 2006 Arnold Qualifiers
by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2005
The USAA National Pro-Am Armwrestling Championships didn't just award titles and prizes yesterday in Crystal Bay: the first invitations to compete at the 2006 Arnold were also extended.
Bill Brzenk (right) beats Simon Berriochoa (left), on his way to the winning the overall championships. Both Simon and Bill had won their respective classes, and both qualified for the 2006 Arnold. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. photo.
Men's pro right hand winners were:
0-154, Simon Berriochoa
155-176, Mike McGraw
177-198, Bill Brzenk
199-242, John Brzenk
243+, Tim Bresnan
2006 Arnold qualifiers on the men's side were:
0-154: Simon Berriochoa, Jeremy Plaster, Chris Phillips
155-176: Mike McGraw, Chris Chandler, Simon Berriochoa
177-198: Bill Brzenk, John Brzenk, Kenny Hughes
199-242: John Brzenk, Matt Girdner, Chuck Kendricks
243+: Tim Bresnan, John Brzenk, Brian Brandon
Tamara Mitts won the women's right hand 0-143, Judy Dodd was second and Jennifer Hoffer was third; and all three qualified for the 2006 Arnold.
For full contest details, as well as news about the 2006 Arnold armwrestling competition, please be sure to check the official USAA website.