Strongest Woman in the WorldAug 24, 2016 by FloElite Staff
Strongest Woman in the World Preview: Lightweight
Strongest Woman in the World Preview: Lightweight
By: Kalle BeckThe Strongest Woman in the World contest is just days away, and 30 women have been training hard to take home the global title in their respec
By: Kalle Beck
The Strongest Woman in the World contest is just days away, and 30 women have been training hard to take home the global title in their respective weight classes.
You can watch all the action LIVE on FloElite, starting at 9AM (CST) on Saturday, August 27, and continuing on Sunday, August 28, at 9AM (CST).
But first, let's get to know some of the top competitors.
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Christenson is relatively new to strongman. She has been competing for less than a year, and this will be just her third contest, but she's already emerged as a serious contender. She earned her invite by winning California's Strongest Woman over a deep field of competitors. What led to her fast rise in the sport? Obvious natural ability aside, she trains with heavyweight favorite Kristin Rhodes--one of the sport's all-time greats.
Hofheins is one of the older competitors, but also one of the strongest. With a 455-pound raw deadlift, she will likely toy with the deadlift medley. Hofheins got her pro card by placing second at the Arnold Classic this March, and she also won Nationals in 2015.
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McCright is a consistent force in the lightweight division. Though she's been underrated and overlooked by some in the lead up to this event, but that will likely change after this weekend. Last year's runner-up at Nationals is a well-rounded athlete without any significant holes in her game, which should suit her well in a competition where consistency is key.
Kite has been competing for a few years now, and has a reputation for leaving it all on the field. There's just no quit in Jessica "badass" Kite--she seems to have endless endurance on repetition-focused events, and especially the circus dumbbell. Kite won her pro card by placing third at the 2016 Arnold Amatuer World Championships
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Pyron is the two-time defending 120-pound national champion. Despite giving up some size to the rest of the competitors, she still placed fourth to earn her pro card at the 2016 Arnold Amateur World Championships. A pressing phenom, Pyron owns the lightweight log lift world record, and will have a big advantage this weekend as she tackles two pressing events. Her one weakness could be the heavy deadlift medley, which has cost her points in the past.
The Strongest Woman in the World contest is just days away, and 30 women have been training hard to take home the global title in their respective weight classes.
You can watch all the action LIVE on FloElite, starting at 9AM (CST) on Saturday, August 27, and continuing on Sunday, August 28, at 9AM (CST).
But first, let's get to know some of the top competitors.
Lightweight (Under 140lbs)
Jamie Christenson
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Christenson is relatively new to strongman. She has been competing for less than a year, and this will be just her third contest, but she's already emerged as a serious contender. She earned her invite by winning California's Strongest Woman over a deep field of competitors. What led to her fast rise in the sport? Obvious natural ability aside, she trains with heavyweight favorite Kristin Rhodes--one of the sport's all-time greats.
Leslie Hofheins
Hofheins is one of the older competitors, but also one of the strongest. With a 455-pound raw deadlift, she will likely toy with the deadlift medley. Hofheins got her pro card by placing second at the Arnold Classic this March, and she also won Nationals in 2015.
Cynthia McCright
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McCright is a consistent force in the lightweight division. Though she's been underrated and overlooked by some in the lead up to this event, but that will likely change after this weekend. Last year's runner-up at Nationals is a well-rounded athlete without any significant holes in her game, which should suit her well in a competition where consistency is key.
Jessica Kite
Kite has been competing for a few years now, and has a reputation for leaving it all on the field. There's just no quit in Jessica "badass" Kite--she seems to have endless endurance on repetition-focused events, and especially the circus dumbbell. Kite won her pro card by placing third at the 2016 Arnold Amatuer World Championships
Rachel Pyron
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Pyron is the two-time defending 120-pound national champion. Despite giving up some size to the rest of the competitors, she still placed fourth to earn her pro card at the 2016 Arnold Amateur World Championships. A pressing phenom, Pyron owns the lightweight log lift world record, and will have a big advantage this weekend as she tackles two pressing events. Her one weakness could be the heavy deadlift medley, which has cost her points in the past.
