FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 28, 2008
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications (304) 696-7153
 

Winners announced in Marshall’s ‘Fit to Lift’ competition

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The third annual “Fit to Lift” weight lifting competition took place on Tuesday, March 11 at the Marshall University Fitness Center in Gullickson Hall on MU’s Huntington campus.

The competition was organized by the Marshall University Fitness Center and Fitness Club. The event was sponsored by Huntington Physical Therapy and Marshall University’s Student Government Association.

The competition had 27 participants, including Marshall students and members of the public. All participants received a T-shirt and prizes were awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners. The names of the winners will be included on the “Fit to Lift” Wall of Fame, which is located in the fitness center.

The event also had team competition. “Fit to Lift” teams included Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, which had three participants, The Has Benz, which had one participant, and Delta Chi sorority, which had four participants. All participating teams received intramural points.

Proceeds from the event were donated to local nonprofit organizations. “Fit to Lift” raised $500 for the American Cancer Society and $150 for the Sue Niestroy-Wilson Memorial Fitness Leadership Scholarship, which is awarded to a Marshall student and fitness center staff member.

Here are the winners from the competition:

Best Bench Press – Adam Marshall, 385 pounds

Best Squat – Chris McKenzie, 585 pounds

Best Deadlift – Chris McKenzie, 600 pounds

Overall Female Winners – First place: Allison Webb; Second place: Susan Zappin; Third place: Freya Hannevig

Overall Male Winners – First place: Chris McKenzie; Second place: Matt Marshall; Third place: Joshua Crum.

For more information, persons may contact Heather Smith, Marshall University Fitness Center Program Coordinator, at (304) 696-3653 or by e-mail at wyatt6@marshall.edu.

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