"Fort Randall Casino Arm Wrestling Championships III"

Wagner, SD * April 7, 2001 * American Armsport Assoc. Sanction #499-00
Individual Competitors: 66 * Total Entries: 115
States represented: SD, WY, MO, NE, KS, IA, MN, ND, IL, GA, AR and Canada.

Fort Randall Casino hosted a wonderful event everything ran smooth as ice. Many of the arm wrestlers who competited have traveled the world for tournaments. All the competitors received a T-shirt with their entry, prize money was awarded in the open divisions, with 1st place earning $200, 2nd place $125 and 3rd place $75. Novice competitors received trophies up to three feet tall. Additionally, the winners in each division received a Championship hooded sweatshirt. Nearly $5000 in cash and prizes was earned this day.
Everyone had a great time on and off the arm wrestling table.
This was a premiere event and everyone is looking forward to 2002.

 

Men's Open Right Hand

70 kg = 154 - Under lbs
#1. Roger Nowatzke - Louisville, NE
#2. Jeremy Plaster - High Ridge, MO
#3. Devin Bair - Bryon, WY

80 kg = 155 - 176 lbs
#1. Greg Wilson - Streamwood, IL
#2. Roger Nowatzke - Louisville, NE
#3. John Gunsch - Bismarck, ND

90 kg = 177 - 198 lbs
#1. Jason Remer - Ramsey, MN
#2. Michael Todd - Beebe, AR
#3. Rett Houdek - St. Paul, MN

90+ kg = 199 - Over lbs
#1. Andy Fuller - Ludowici, GA
#2. Sonny Larson - Canton, SD
#3. Don Underwood - Kansas City, MO

Two of the strongest ladies in USA, Marie Worden (left) and Joette Peterson battle all day long.

Women's Open Right Hand

60 kg = 132 - Under lbs
#1. Margie Worden - Omaha, NE
#2. Tressa Brooner-Lakowsky - Omaha, NE
#3. Cindy Becker - St. Helena, NE

60+ kg = 133 - Over lbs
#1. Josee Morneau - Canada
#2. Margie Worden - Omaha, NE
#3. Joette Peterson - Freeman, SD

 

Men's Open Left Hand

75 kg = 165 - Under lbs
#1. Greg Wilson Streamwood, IL
#2. Jeremy Plaster - High Ridge, MO
#3. Harold Ryden - Spring Valley, MN

90 kg = 166 - 198 lbs
#1. Jason Remer - Ramsey, MN
#2. Lonnie Fischer - Vermillion, SD
#3. Marty O'Neil - Otsego, MN

90+ kg = 199 - Over lbs
#1. Ryan Espey - Canada
#2. Matt Mackey - Garner, IA
#3. Jeff Bradley - Chicago, IL

Women's Open Left Open
#1. Josee Morneau - Canada
#2. Joette Peterson - Freeman, SD
#3. Margie Worden - Omaha, NE

 

Men's Novice Right Hand

70 kg = 154 - Under lbs
#1. Jeremy Plaster - High Ridge, MO
#2. Eric Miller - New Ulm, MN
#3. Scott Zimbelman - Gregory, SD

80 kg = 155 - 176 lbs
#1. Jeremy Plaster - High Ridge, MO
#2. Joey Zimmerman - Courtland, MN
#3. Jeremy Engles - Mitchell, SD

90 kg = 177 - 198 lbs
#1. John Wilson - O'Fallon, MO
#2. Harold Ryden - Spring Valley, MN
#3. Shane McLaughlin - Wichita, KS

90+ kg = 199 - Over lbs
#1. Dennis Hauger - Watertown, SD
#2. Randi Erickson - Webster, SD
#3. Nick Platt - Ainsworth, NE