Officer L. Middleswarth wins 2024 NC Strongest Man & Woman Competition for Open Women’s Class

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 2:26pm

The Wake Forest Police Department is pleased to announce that Officer L. Middleswarth earned first place in the Open Women’s Class of the 2024 NC Strongest Man & Woman Competition on June 15 at Cabarrus Arena in Charlotte, NC.

The competition consisted of five events that tested the strength and endurance of the participating athletes.

The following provides an overview of the events and results for Officer Middleswarth:

  • Event One: Maximum repetitions of 165 lbs. log press in 60 seconds. Officer Middleswarth completed five repetitions, earning first place.

  • Event Two: Competitors were timed carrying a 450 lbs. frame for a distance of 50 ft. Officer Middleswarth completed the distance in 10 seconds, earning first place.

  • Event Three: Competitors completed deadlifts with as much weight as possible. Officer Middleswarth lifted 450 lbs., earning second place.

  • Event Four: Competitors completed a race while carrying a 175 lbs. sandbag then a 200 lbs. sandbag while lifting them over several obstacles. Officer Middleswarth completed three bag lifts in 60 seconds, earning first place.

  • Event Five: Competitors carried a 250 lbs. Husafel Stone for maximum distance. Officer Middleswarth carried the stone for approximately 60 ft., earning first place.