Steve Kirit
Steve Kirit (born 1972) is an American professional strongman competitor. Steve is a 2-time winner of America's Strongest Man.[1] Steve competed twice in the Arnold Strongman Classic, finishing 5th in 2003 and 9th in 2004.[2] Steve competed in the World's Strongest Man in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Steve trained with fellow strongman competitor Steve MacDonald.[3] Steve finished 7th in the first IFSA World Cup Championships in 2004.[4] Had nine 1st place victories and five 2nd-place finishes as a pro, and finished in the top 5 in the USA in 3 of the 4 U.S. Nationals he appeared in.[5] Steve retired from professional competition in 2006.[6]
Steve Kirit | |
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Steve Kirit at the 2002 Nationals | |
Born | Steve Kirit June 6, 1972 |
Occupation | Strongman |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Competition record | ||
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Strongman | ||
Representing United States | ||
World's Strongest Man | ||
Qualified | 2002 World's Strongest Man | |
Qualified | 2003 World's Strongest Man | |
Qualified | 2004 World's Strongest Man | |
IFSA World Cup | ||
7th | 2004 | |
IFSA Pan-American Championships | ||
6th | 2005 | |
Arnold Strongman Classic | ||
5th | 2003 Arnold Strongman Classic | |
9th | 2004 Arnold Strongman Classic | |
America's Strongest Man | ||
1st | 2002 | |
1st | 2003 | |
4th | 2004 | |
All Strength World Team Championships | ||
3rd | 2004 Team USA w/Jon Andersen, Phil Pfister and Van Hatfield | |
GNC Show of Strength | ||
1st | 2002 | |
St. Louis Sho-Me Pro-Am Championships | ||
1st | 2004 | |
Pacifico Ford Strongest Man Alive Championship | ||
1st | 2004 |
References
- http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/strongmanresults.html
- http://www.arnoldstrongmanclassic.com/results.html
- http://www.marunde-muscle.com/kirit_interview.html
- http://www.marunde-muscle.com/kirit_interview.html
- http://www.americanstrongman.com/athletes/detail.asp?AthleteID=21
- http://www.marunde-muscle.com/kirit_interview.html
America's Strongest Man | ||
Preceded by: Brian Schoonveld |
First (2002–03) | Succeeded by: Van Hatfield |
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