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Dead Lift (for reps)

Athletes compete singly A car is positioned on a frame which has handles extending from underneath the car. The athlete will grip the handles and lift the car to the ‘knees locked’ position and place the car down on the ground again.

The winner is the athlete who completes the most lifts in a given amount of time.
Weight: Weight of an average car (approx. 1800kg)

 

Fridge Carry

Athletes compete in pairs. Athletes carry a yoke that holds two fridge freezers on their shoulders. This will be carried over the course as quickly as possible within the time limit. The winner is the athlete who completes the course in the shortest time or, failing that, the one who travels the farthest in the quickest time.

WEIGHT: 415kg / 904lbs - Course: 30 Metres - Time Limit: 60 Seconds

 

Plane Pull

Athletes compete singly. The competitors pull a plane, with the help of a harness and rope, along a set course. The winner will be the athlete who covers the complete course in the fastest time or, failing that, who covers the biggest distance in the shortest time.

Length of Course: 30 Metres - Time Limit: 75 seconds - Weight: Approx. 70 tonnes

 

Africa Stone

A Stone is placed in a stand which the athlete stands behind. The athlete then wraps their arms around the stone interlocking their fingers. They remove the Stone from the stand and walk as far as possible along a course until they cannot carry it any further. If the athlete drops the Stone on the ground, or steps out of the designated lane, the attempt will be terminated.

The winner will be the athlete who carries the Stone the furthest distance.
Weight: +/- 175kg Course: for distance

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