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		<title>Grip Contests</title>
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			<title>Who has done bodyweight pinch?</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/who-has-done-bodyweight-pinch-t873.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>climber511</dc:creator>
			<description>David - on the GB - Zach has asked who all has pinched bodyweight on your Euro setup in competition?  I'm thinking you probably did on your WR lift but I'm not sure what you weighed at the time.  Can you advise me of the stats please?  I'm also unsure of many of the Europeans bodyweight at the time of their lifts?   Can you help out?</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:28:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>swiss grip competition VIII results</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/swiss-grip-competition-viii-results-t882.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>the swiss</dc:creator>
			<description>All weights in kilos (obviously)



2' Vbar:



Jul54      : 123 / 118

the swiss  : 123 / 118

Eric E     : 118 / 103

Hartouze   : 103 / 98

Eric D     : 98  / 98

Emmanuel   : 88  / 88

Raphael    : 73  / 68



Rim Lift:



the swiss  : 140

Emmanuel   : 120

Jul54      : 110

Eric E     : 100

Hartouze   : 95

Eric D     : 75

Raphael    : 75



Table Curl with 2' 3/8 DB:



the swiss  : 53   / 45.5

Emmanuel   : 48   / 48

Hartouze   : 45.5 / 43

Jul54      : 40.5  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:26:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Scottish grip comps (Edinburgh)</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/scottish-grip-comps-edinburgh-t900.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>james_grahame</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Guys,
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Who would be interested in a grip comp in Edinburgh?
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I am looking to get something organised for the future but not sure who else is in my area (or wants to travel) to a comp.
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I have a garage which I can use for a daytime comp.  It is part of a series of quiet lockups so the venue is not a problem and we can make as much noise as we want.
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I just need competitors.  Anyone interested?
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James]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:58:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>1º &amp;quot;Sideropolis Invitational&amp;quot; Rolling Thunder Championships</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/1-sideropolis-invitational-rolling-thunder-championships-t898.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jose Jara</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi,



the next 7th November, there will be the 1st contest of Rolling Thunder in Spain.



Venue: Sideropolis Gym

Date: 7th November

Hour: 17:00

Inscription fee: 10 euro



5 attempts per lifer and both hands.



Unlucky for me, i can´t go to this contest as i'm in London right now   



Anyway, my friends from Madrid are doing a great job and the next year the Spanish Grip Champs could have 15-20 lifters.



Jose. </description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:04:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/1-sideropolis-invitational-rolling-thunder-championships-t898.htm#10524</comments>
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			<title>European Grip Championships 2010</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/european-grip-championships-2010-t90.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jose Jara</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[The next European Grip Champs will be in Madrid, 2010.
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Please, could you tell me your preferences for the events?
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I think that euro grippers and europinch are standards, but the other three?]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:49:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/european-grip-championships-2010-t90.htm#680</comments>
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			<title>Finnish 2009 comp results</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/finnish-2009-comp-results-t846.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Steve Gardener</dc:creator>
			<description>Finnish Grip Championships 

As I predicted the former WSM did NOT win but did place 3rd (not too shabby). 



Ironmind reports: Juha Harju had the winning grip in Finland over the weekend. Janne Virtanen and Timo Tuukkanen are relatively new to grip strength contests, but are having fun and making their presence felt. The top lift on the IronMind Rolling Thunder was 90 kg. Juha Harju set a new Finnish record on the European pinch grip device, lifting 100 kg. Three competitors closed the IronMind  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:47:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>US nationals 2009</title>
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			<dc:creator>Steve Gardener</dc:creator>
			<description>Results



Athlete.................Points............Placing



Andrew Durniat.....47.9867935.....1

Jedd Johnson........47.2273675.....2

Dave Thorton.......45.11916427....3

John Eaton ...........41.1196403.....4

Brent Barbe.........39.81692088....5

Frank Snyder.......38.15500701....6

Chris Rice............38.06605857....7

Mike Rinderler......36.91161971....8

Mike Corlett.........31.2729864......9

Zach Coulter........29.33211704....10

Robert Alva..........25.93161859....11



Comment  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:28:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>swiss grip competition VIII</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/swiss-grip-competition-viii-t721.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>the swiss</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello all, 



This year it'll probably happen in October or there around. Events will probably be (order not set yet):

- rim lift

- table curl on thick DB

- eagle loops DL 2 fingers a side

- 2H plate wrist curl (max weight)

- medley

- thick vbar

- and maybe a finisher like heavy duck walk or dinnie lift for reps



should be fun, lots of new events for many of us.



Many thanks to heavy grip tools for sponsoring the comp again this year! 



ps: of course this competition  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:07:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/swiss-grip-competition-viii-t721.htm#8191</comments>
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			<title>Grip Strength Finnish Open 2009</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/grip-strength-finnish-open-2009-t723.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description>I got this info sent to me today.



Grip Strength Finnish Open



Fitness EXPO 3.10.2009, Lahti, FINLAND



The 1st Finnish Open grip strength championship takes place in Lahti, Finland in october 3rd. This, to day biggest grip strength event in Europe takes place in Scandinavia´s biggest strength&amp;fitness event, The Fitness EXPO.

The competition has four events, the first two are qualifiers. The promoter has picked up the most popular events with a lot of variety. They test static,  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:46:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/grip-strength-finnish-open-2009-t723.htm#8206</comments>
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			<title>Primal Fitness Grip Competition, Manchester UK</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/primal-fitness-grip-competition-manchester-uk-t660.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Primalfitness</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday the 25th July Primal Fitness in Manchester will be holding its first annual grip strength competition.
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The event will be a Grip Pentathlon testing numerous aspects of grip - Crush, Support, Levering and Pinch grips.
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Prizes include free gym membership, sports supplements and T-Shirts.
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For more info or to book please contact <a href="mailto:simon@primalfitness.co.uk">simon@primalfitness.co.uk</a> or call 0161 832 1235.]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:24:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/primal-fitness-grip-competition-manchester-uk-t660.htm#7262</comments>
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			<title>Chad Woodall event 2009</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/chad-woodall-event-2009-t411.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Steve Gardener</dc:creator>
			<description>FAO David



Main events:

EVENTS:

(calibrated plates will be used)



* Grippers - (calibrated) parallel set / Strong hand only / 4 max attempts

* 2 Hand Pinch – Euro pinch / 4 max attempts

* IM Apollon’s Axel – Double Overhand (conventional style or Sumo) 4 max attempts

* IM Rolling Thunder - (old seasoned handle) Strong hand only / 4 max attempts

* Medley (1 run only) – will include 20 or more items (pinch, thick bar, bending, tearing)



Medley events:

1. 2HP -  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:40:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/chad-woodall-event-2009-t411.htm#4320</comments>
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			<title>UK Grip Championships 2010</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/uk-grip-championships-2010-t665.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Paul Savage</dc:creator>
			<description>UK GRIP CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010



THE EVENTS



- THICK HANDLE GRIPPERS

- ONE HAND PINCH

- SLEDGE HAMMER LEVER

- AXLE DEADLIFT

- MEDLEY

- HANG BAR



DATE = To be announced, will be early next year (jan-march).

VENUE = Whey consortium gym in Gloucester.

NO ENTRANCE FEE's



EVENT RULES / DETAILS



THICK HANDLE GRIPPERS



Four grippers will be available, an easier HG400, a harder HG400, an easier HG500, and a harder HG500. This will be contested by repetition, with any  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/uk-grip-championships-2010-t665.htm#7322</comments>
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			<title>Big NADS Grip Challenge</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/big-nads-grip-challenge-t594.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Paul Wood</dc:creator>
			<description>As part of a trade with our favourite Scaustraliot James Grahame, I present the Big NADS (Northwich and District Summer) Grip Challenge.



Saturday 25th July. 



Events:

Vulcan 20mm block set

vbar

Rolling Thunder

Spade lift (like a front weaver with weight on the spade head)

7lb Sledge hammer finger walking, max trips in 1 min.



Only one hand to be contested in the first four events BUT you have to use each hand twice so choose carefully. Usual rules, four lifts, rising bar  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:49:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/big-nads-grip-challenge-t594.htm#6483</comments>
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			<title>Why should you compete?</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/why-should-you-compete-t29.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong>Why should you compete?</strong>
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Because you'll learn so much, meet people who share the same interest, and have a damn good time!]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:09:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/why-should-you-compete-t29.htm#71</comments>
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			<title>1st Pilgrim Grip Comp, Plymouth, Massachusetts</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/1st-pilgrim-grip-comp-plymouth-massachusetts-t602.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Matt Carl</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi,



I don't know if anyone else would post it, but yesterday was the 1st Pilgrim Grip Comp. in Massachusetts, hosted by Brendan Dwyer.  The official results will be posted on the gripboard (not up yet), but the top 3 are:



1) Brendan Dwyer

2) Charles Robbins

3) Matthew Carl (myself)



The events were:



1) MMS grippers

2) 2&quot; V-bar

3) 2-hand pinch (custom device, not standard)

4) Medley

5) Freestyle bending, FBBC rules

6) Hub lift using Hampton 45 lb. plates with  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:37:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/1st-pilgrim-grip-comp-plymouth-massachusetts-t602.htm#6638</comments>
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			<title>2009 Rolling Thunder® World Championships</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/2009-rolling-thunder-world-championships-t571.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description>2009 Rolling Thunder® World Championships



The 2009 IronMind Rolling Thunder® World Championships are confirmed for Friday night, June 26, when they will set the stage for Fortissimus, the top-tier strongman contest.



http://www.ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2009/May/2009_Rolling_Thunder_World_Championships.html </description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:39:26 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/2009-rolling-thunder-world-championships-t571.htm#6176</comments>
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			<title>17th British Hand Strength Champs</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/17th-british-hand-strength-champs-t48.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Steve,
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For everyone here, have you got any date for this or thoughts on events?]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/17th-british-hand-strength-champs-t48.htm#223</comments>
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			<title>Brutal Hand Strength (Melbourne)</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/brutal-hand-strength-melbourne-t540.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>james_grahame</dc:creator>
			<description>I have copied/pasted together a few posts from aussiestrength.com about Tom Basic's competition last weekend.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBDelObALGE&amp;feature=channel_page



I don't think they filmed the medley but all the details are below.



- 2HP (4 Attempts each rising bar) 

- 1 Hand barbell deadlift (3 attempts each hand rising bar)

- Medley





- 20kg Blob

- 25kg Blob

- Front Lever 2.5kg sledge to platform

- 4kg Supination (using homemade lever bar)

- 4kg  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 21:54:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/brutal-hand-strength-melbourne-t540.htm#5670</comments>
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			<title>Hahnenbacher Grip Challenge (HGC V)</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/hahnenbacher-grip-challenge-hgc-v-t514.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Martin Kotte</dc:creator>
			<description>Here are the results of the HGC V, 09 May 2009.







Gripper MMS:



1. Gabriel Sum 3,54 R 3,75 L = 7,29 = 100 %

2. Martin Kotte 3,54 R 3,30 L = 6,84 = 93,83 %

3. Simon Mahalsky 3,54 R 3,20 L = 6,74 = 92,46 %

4. Stefan Falke 3,45 R 3,00 L = 6,45 = 88,48 %

5. Tom Becker 3,45 R 2,80 L = 6,25 = 85,73 %

6. Axel Hoffmann 3,30 R 2,80 L = 6,10 = 83,68 %

6. Erik Franz 3,45 R 2,65 L = 6,10 = 83,68 %

8. David Lieser 3,00 R 2,80 L = 5,80 = 79,56 %





Euro Pinch:



1. Gabriel  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 21:46:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/hahnenbacher-grip-challenge-hgc-v-t514.htm#5403</comments>
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			<title>Peter Horne Memorial Grip contest II Results</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/peter-horne-memorial-grip-contest-ii-results-t410.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong>Peter Horne Memorial Grip contest II</strong>
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1st Nick McKinless 8pts
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2nd Jim Wyle 12.5pts
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3rd Steve Gardener 13pts
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4th Jason Horne 22.5pts
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5th David Elmer 23.5pts
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6th Paul Wood 24pts
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7th Alex Horne 24.5pts
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Jt 8th Elizabeth Horne &amp; Jim Mills 28pts
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10th Oliver Horne 36pts
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Results to follow tomorrow.]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:55:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/peter-horne-memorial-grip-contest-ii-results-t410.htm#4301</comments>
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			<title>Peter Horne Memorial Grip contest II</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/peter-horne-memorial-grip-contest-ii-t45.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong>Peter Horne Memorial Grip contest II</strong>
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Saturday 11 April, 2009
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Venue: Stafford 
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Promoter: David Horne (In association with BHSA)
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Events to follow.]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/peter-horne-memorial-grip-contest-ii-t45.htm#201</comments>
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			<title>David, Mob, Ben, Bob-- beginners advice for starting a contest?</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/david-mob-ben-bob-beginners-advice-for-starting-a-contest-t376.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Adam T Glass</dc:creator>
			<description>Hand Strength events are pretty much unknown up here, and I would like to get some guys in to it. There are a fair amount of PL who lift at a local YMCA, so i want to target that group. 



In your opinions--what 6 events should i use to target Non-grip athletes to compete in a grip contest? I do not want to use something that will make them feel pathetic, I want some events that will show them how much stronger they would be if they focused on hand strength instead of stupid cable curls and  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:52:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/david-mob-ben-bob-beginners-advice-for-starting-a-contest-t376.htm#3866</comments>
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			<title>Finnish competition</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/finnish-competition-t365.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Steve Gardener</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Interesting: <a href="http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/morenewsv6.php?id=2903#2903" target="_blank">http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/morenewsv6.php?id=2903#2903</a>]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:04:14 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/finnish-competition-t365.htm#3722</comments>
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			<title>Spanish Grip Championships 2009</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/spanish-grip-championships-2009-t89.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jose Jara</dc:creator>
			<description>Events



1. Grippers. 3 attempts, one hand and Credit Card setting

2. Two hands pinch. 3 attempts, BHSA rules.

3. Two hands deadlift using 2 inch bar, overhand. 3 attempts, BHSA rules.

4. One hand deadlift &quot;thumbless&quot;. 3 attempts, one hand, BHSA rules.



Date: Saturday 7th March 2009 17:00 h



Location: Sideropolis Gym- Madrid



We have one international IPF referee for the contest.



Any question, just put here. </description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:46:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/spanish-grip-championships-2009-t89.htm#679</comments>
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			<title>Australian Rolling Thunder Championships February 2009</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/australian-rolling-thunder-championships-february-2009-t308.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>james_grahame</dc:creator>
			<description>I enlisted the help of a few friends and we held our 1st national RT comp.  A copy of the post is below....





Congratulations and thanks to everyone who organised and competed in the first Australian Rolling Thunder Championships. Between us, we have made it the best attended grip comp ever in Australia!  



It was also the first interstate grip comp in Australia!



We also set/broke a number of Australian grip records!



2009 National Rolling Thunder- final placings (MALE)

1.  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:10:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/australian-rolling-thunder-championships-february-2009-t308.htm#3113</comments>
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			<title>CORE CONTEST EVENTS</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/core-contest-events-t75.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Thornton</dc:creator>
			<description>Currently I see Grippers and the 2HP as Core Events for most Contests.  Both large and small handed guys can do well in each event.  In the past the 1&quot; or 25mm v-bar would have been considered a Core Event.

Training for the grippers, 2HP and v-bar a couple of Contest in a row definitely had it's benefits.



In the U.S. we recently did the One Hand DL, with an Olympic Bar at Chris Rice's Gripmas Comp.   I was impressed with the event as both the large and small handed guys had the capability  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:28:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/core-contest-events-t75.htm#497</comments>
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			<title>One gripper event I like</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/one-gripper-event-i-like-t283.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Bob Lipinski</dc:creator>
			<description>TNS grippers, with narrow (2.5&quot; or less wide) grippers.



With some of the debates, I am suprised something like this isn't more popular. I like it much more than the credit card deal.



I think I am the only one who has had TNS stuff as an event, and really with the narrow grippers it isn't bad. Starting at 2.5&quot; with a narrow gripper is easier than the credit card cause the tension isn't bad at the beginning, so it doesn't hurt the small handed guys as much. Sure, it isn't a  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:46:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/one-gripper-event-i-like-t283.htm#2824</comments>
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			<title>British Grip Championships</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/british-grip-championships-t285.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Nick McKinless</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Saw this on IAWA UK.
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Sat. May 9th   British Grip Championships (2 inch bar) – St.Just, Cornwall
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Lifts:  O/H Vert. 2 inch Bar /  O/Hand Fulton Dlift (Opp Hand) /  2 inch bar C+Jerk
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Contact: Simon Mansell  Tel: 01736 786601   <a href="mailto:mansellsimon@hotmail.com">mansellsimon@hotmail.com</a>
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Nick]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:47:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/british-grip-championships-t285.htm#2827</comments>
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			<title>Doherty's gym comp results, melbourne</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/doherty-s-gym-comp-results-melbourne-t227.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>james_grahame</dc:creator>
			<description>These are the results from the latest melbourne comp.   The youtube will be up later this week.

David, could you add this to your top-3 list please?





Three guys were unable to attend , leaving 6 hardy competitors.  Tristan and Chris were both sporting shoulder/arm injuries that impacted their crushing ability and some other lifts during the comp.



Event 1: Vulcan (set with non-gripping hand)

James Grahame R=9 L=9

Tristan woods R=0 L = 7

Brendan Downes  R=8 L=8

Chris Moore  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:13:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/doherty-s-gym-comp-results-melbourne-t227.htm#2283</comments>
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			<title>Michigan Grip 7</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/michigan-grip-7-t249.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Bob Lipinski</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Here it is:
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<a href="http://www.powerandbulk.com/ushandstrength/id11.html" target="_blank">http://www.powerandbulk.com/ushandstrength/id11.html</a>
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Lots of fun stuff. $50 for breaking a world record in any of events, plus I'll give $50 to anyone who can beat me in a lever to the face challenge after the event.]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:04:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/michigan-grip-7-t249.htm#2483</comments>
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			<title>Champion of Champions this year</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/champion-of-champions-this-year-t248.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I just want to tell all those who have expressed interest that I can't run this contest this year, and also this also goes for the Strongman comp I was going to run. These were going to be done over a weekend, but unforseen problems have made these impossible to organise properly now. 
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Hopefully in another 4 years time the current economic mess the country is in will not be here.
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David]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:37:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/champion-of-champions-this-year-t248.htm#2463</comments>
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			<title>Metroplex results</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/metroplex-results-t199.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Steve Gardener</dc:creator>
			<description>Metroplex Mayhem

                                         January 24, 2009



                  EURO PINCH  GRIPPERS  APPOLLON'S AXLE  6&quot; REVERSE BEND  MEDLEY  TOTAL        

1.Jedd Johnson       241.3      163          386.7            635          220     1159



2.Paul Knight        214.8      183          371.9            635          210     1140



3.Eric Milfeld       219.8      157          366.9            585          210     1088



4.Rex Hubbard        224.4      157  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:32:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/metroplex-results-t199.htm#1966</comments>
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			<title>US Grip Organization</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/us-grip-organization-t228.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>climber511</dc:creator>
			<description>We seem to be trying to start an organization for grip strength again.  Wish us luck!</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/us-grip-organization-t228.htm#2285</comments>
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			<title>Northwest Grip Contest II</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/northwest-grip-contest-ii-t55.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David Horne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong>Northwest Grip Contest II </strong>
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Saturday 17 Jan, 2009
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Venue: Manchester 
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Promoter: Neil Belcher 
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Events:
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Grippers - no set but will be choked to 2&quot; spread
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Rolling Thunder. (Actually an FBBC 2.5&quot; crusher)
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LGC Vertical Bar Lift 
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Weaver Stick Lift to the Rear 
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Another event. Possibly IM Little Big Horn.
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Sofa medley...
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Then tea/cakes/beer/pizza.]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:12:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/northwest-grip-contest-ii-t55.htm#255</comments>
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			<title>Champions of Steel</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/champions-of-steel-t58.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>bencrush</dc:creator>
			<description>David, do you know if this is a go for 2011, at least as far as you know?  I know this is way in advance.  But if I get enough advance time I can make sure I'll be there.  



My next question is will the events be very similar (or the same) or do you think you'll switch them up entirely?  And how early would you announce the finalized contest events?  



Will it be open to any competitor, or will I have to qualify in a contest in the US?  I'm cutting down my contest entries to 1 a year  ...</description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:07:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/champions-of-steel-t58.htm#290</comments>
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			<title>champion of champions. David?</title>
			<link>http://worldofgrip.forumotion.net/grip-contests-f3/champion-of-champions-david-t42.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>the swiss</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[David, do you know if the competition is going to be held next year? if so, have the events been decided? I know a test contest was scheduled and canceled due to lack of attendees. Any news?
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thanks]]></description>
			<category>Grip Contests</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:23:10 GMT</pubDate>
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