Martins Licis Wins All-American Strongman

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2015

Capping off consistently strong performances all day at the All-American Strongman, Martins Lincis won the final event—loading natural stones—in an impressive performance that also gave him the title. Martin Licis tied for first in the front squat, 230-kg front with wheels, knocking out three reps, each of which Odd Haugen called “a maximum lift.” IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo Martin Licis tied for first in the front squat, 230-kg front with wheels, knocking out three reps, each of which Odd Haugen called “a maximum lift.” IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo 


Capping off consistently strong performances all day at the All-American Strongman, Martins Lincis won the final event—loading natural stones—in an impressive performance that also gave him the title.

Licis finished with 92.5 points, followed by Derek Devaughan at 91 and Dave Ostlund at 82.


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