2002 Reno Reunion IV

Sands Casino,
Reno, Nevada - January 12 & 13, 2002

Bill and Ginger Collins, Arm World Promotions, their staff, and the Sands Casino treated the arm wrestlers right. This was the second time I attended this event and I will certainly always keep my calendar open for anything in the future. I invite you to take a serious look at this event. Reno Reunion is a well ran tournament and certainly is worth you time and effort!

John Brzenk pulled and won 4 classes. Bill Brzenk was also there and looking good!
Kenny Hughes pulled a ton of classes and got a mouth full. So don't get real excited about his placement. Kenny is one of finest puller in the USA, he proved that at the GNC.
I have to hand it to Kathy and daughter Jessie French, both pulled the event. But, I think the story of the day had to be of the Hughes Family, Kenny, his dad and grandfather all pulled. Three generations arm wrestling, now that's what it's all about!

Bill, Ginger and the Sands is looking at doing another event in August 2002,
you won't want to miss it!

Young Cody Wagner has found a new zest of energy when he pulls. Reno Reunion IV was Cody's third event in recent months.

Women's Open Right
1st-Mary McConnaughey, NE
2nd-Josee Morneau, Winnipeg, CAN
3rd-Gerrie McGraw, CA
4th-Billie Jo Winfield, OR

Men's Open Right

70kg = 154-Under lbs
1st-Mike McGraw, CA
2nd-Devin Bair, WY
3rd-Kevin Hicklin, SC
4th-Gene Dunn, OH

80 kg = 155-176
1st-Chad Silvers, SC
2nd-Bob Brown, UT
3rd-Randy Weaver, CA
4th-Kenny Hughes, CA

John Brzenk and Kenny Hughes in the strap!

90 kg = 177-198
1st-John Brzenk, UT
2nd-Ed Goble, UT
3rd-Kenny Hughes, CA
4th-Robbie Topie, CA

110 kg = 199-242
1st-John Brzenk, UT
2nd-Bill Brzenk, UT
3rd-Jarrod Levulett, OR
4th-Chris Futhey, CA

110+ kg = 243-Over
1st-John Brzenk, UT
2nd-Scott Ciboraski, CA
3rd- Dennis Wigner, CA
4th-Mike Drew, MO

Men's Open Left

70 kg = 154-Under lbs
1st-Mike McGraw, CA
2nd-Devin Bair, WY
3rd-Gene Dunn, OH
4th-Pat Brown, NV

80 kg = 155-176
1st-Chad Silvers, SC
2nd-Kenny Hughes, CA.
3rd-Eric Peterson, OR
4th-Bob Brown, UT

90 kg = 177-198
1st-John Brzenk, UT
2nd-David Bieler, OR
3rd-Kenny Hughes, CA
4th-Robbie Topie, CA

There was excitement in the air as Gary Ray challenged John Brzenk in the Left Handed division. Regardless of the number of classes John pulled (4), he still had plenty
"left"for Mr. Ray of Texas.

90+ = 199-Over
1st-John Brzenk, UT
2nd-Scott Ciborawshi, CA
3rd-Scott Fleming, MO
4th-Gary Ray, TX

 

Masters Right

90 kg = 198-Under
1st-Eric Wolfe, AR
2nd-John Parton, AK
3rd-Mike Wendland, CA
4th-Lee Ecclesfield, CA

90+ kg = 199-Over
1st-Dennis Wigner, CA
2nd-Chris Futhey, CA
3rd-Don Fritsche, MO
4th-Leonard Harkless, MT

 

Women Amateur Right

65 kg = 143 - Under lbs
1st-Sonya Evens, OR
2nd-Shelly Peterson, CA

65+ kg = 144-Over
1st-Kelli Nelson, CA
2nd-Jessie French, CA
3rd-Nancy Dooley, CA

 

Men's Amateur Right

60 kg = 132-Under lbs
1st-Pat Harlow, CA

70 kg = 133-154
1st-Ben Johnson, NV
2nd-Brian McCormick, AL
3rd-Ryan Tanner, NV

80 kg = 155-176
1st-Gord Squire, Calgary, CAN
2nd-Todd Peterson, OR
3rd-Jim Price, CA

90 kg = 177-198
1st-John Parton, AK
2nd-Scott Partington, CA
3rd-Lee Ecclesfield, CA

110 kg = 199-242
1st-Mark Evans, OR
2nd-Doug Brazda, NV
3rd-Wes Bradford, CA

110+ kg = 243-Over
1st-Bob Shafer, CA
2nd-Stretch, CA
3rd-Conan, WA

 

Grand Master

90 kg = 198-Under lbs
1st-Joe Churrucca, NV
2nd-Charles Hughes, CA
3rd-Jack Adams, CA

90+ kg = 199-Over
1st-Charles Hughes, CA
2nd-Wild Bill, CA
3rd-Arther Tolbert, CA

 While Jesse Gilliland, Helena, AL, found little luck on the arm wrestling table; he did manage to get "Picked-Up" by two women on Saturday! Josee Morneau and Mary McConnaughey made sure the day would be a little brighter and a whole lot lighter!

Amateur Left

60 kg = 132 -Under lbs
1st-Pat Harlow, CA
2nd-Cody Wagner, CA

80 kg = 155-176
1st-Todd Peterson, OR
2nd-Gord Squire, Calgary, CAN
3rd-John Berguson, CA

90 kg = 177-198
1st-John Parton, AK
2nd-Paul Stevens, CA
3rd-Scott Partington, CA

110 kg = 199-242
1st-Tom Nelson, CA
2nd-Allen Ferreira, OR
3rd-Mark Evans, OR

110+ kg = 243-Over
1st-Bob Shafer, CA
2nd-Allen Ferreira, OR
3rd-Conan, WA

 

Novice Right

70 kg = 154 - Under lbs
1st-Brian McCormick, AL
2nd-Casey Buie, OR
3rd-Pat Harlow, CA

80 kg = 155-176
1st-Michael Cocchi, CA
2nd-Matt Amdahl, CA
3rd-Bryan O'Connell, CA

90 kg = 177-198
1st-John Anderson, CA
2nd-Andy Carlson, CA
3rd-Roy Williams, CA

90+ kg = 199-Over
1st-Troy Remaly, NV
2nd-Wes Bradford, CA
3rd-Ken Greco, CA

 

Men's Novice Left

70 kg = 154 - Under lbs
1st-Cody Wagner, CA
2nd-Ben Jonhson, NV

80 kg = 155-176
1st-John Marshall, CA
2nd-Scott Nelson, CA
3rd-Michael Cocchi, CA

90 kg = 177-198
1st-Steve Inzalaco, CA
2nd-Andy Carlson, CA
3rd-John Anderson, CA

90+ kg = 199-Over
1st-Jared Dooley, NV
2nd-Troy Remaly, NV
3rd-John Shaw, NV