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Big Iron Open Results

Submitted by Staff on September 9, 2008 - 8:09am.

Results have been published for Saturday's Big Iron Open held at BIG in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to the performances of Jim Grandick, Shawn Frankl, and Jason Coker a number of other top performances were turned in at the event.

Al Caslow, 181, totalled 2,072 pounds, squatting 826, benching 545, and deadlifting 700 pounds. That gives Caslow the seventh highest total of all-time. Here's video of his deadlifts:

Richie Briggs, 275, bench pressed 865 pounds. That moves him into second on the all-time rankings behind Rob Luyando and his big 948 pound press. Briggs trails only Luyando at 242 as well.

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Submitted by John Land on September 9, 2008 - 8:29am. » quote

he's strong

Submitted by Ervin Domanski on September 9, 2008 - 9:06am. » quote

Al great pulling!! Were you wearing a different belt. It was hard to tell from the video but it looked like a belt you would wear while benching just a little thicker. Just curious. You continue to set the bar higher, great job!

Submitted by zane geeting on September 9, 2008 - 9:20am. » quote

Congrats to all the lifters, especially; al caslow, shawn frankl, jim grandick, richie briggs, and jason coker.

Submitted by mick manley (not verified) on September 9, 2008 - 10:29am. » quote

not to take anything away from all the other big lifts, but this was my favorite lift of the whole meet. Im glad you got it al!

Submitted by Travis Bell on September 9, 2008 - 10:39am. » quote

Great job Richie! 865 is awesome!

Submitted by Putt Houston on September 9, 2008 - 10:57am. » quote

Congratulations Al.....

Richie, you're a beast.

Putt Houston.... now with more Bom Chicka Wahwahhhhhh

Submitted by Marcus on September 9, 2008 - 1:57pm. » quote

That's pretty narrow for sumo, but it obviously works great for him. The scary part is Al hasn't even been powerlifting for that long.