Steve Flaming Wins Automatic Spot for 2012

Steve Flaming, although just missing his PR attempt, defeated all of the other male competitors to automatically qualify for the evening session for 2012. Congrats to Steve and we look forward to him putting up way more than 800 next year in prime time.

Results up for the 2011 NOTLD

Powerlifting Watch did a great job of keeping everyone informed of the results. Special thanks to Chad Salyer, NOTLD scorer, who did such an amazing job.

Evening Session

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/20618

Morning Session

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/20613

Over 1,500 Pics of the 2011 NOTLD Are Available Online

Over 1,500 pictures of the 2011 show are up and availble at http://www.xtremepower.tv/NOTLD. There are pictures from both the morning and night session, plus lots of pics from behind the scenes, armwrestling, etc. Enjoy

Jennifer O'Neil Takes Female Division

NOTLD first timer, Jenny O'Neil, won the female division of the NOTLD. She wanted that 500 pound pull, but ended the day with an amazing lift in the high 400's so maybe we will see that 500 next year on the NOTLD stage. What is more amzaing is that she snapped her forearm just a few months ago and was able to get back into such awesome form so quickly. A testament to her didication.

Alison McWeeny Brings Her Isnpiring Story to the NOTLD

Alison McWeeny brought her inspiring story of triumph to the NOTLD stage. After losing a leg in a horrific boating accident 2 years ago, she completed a 171 pound lift on her 4th attempt. MOre importantly, she inspired all that saw her to never give up!

Urbank Breaks All-time American Record at the NOTLD

Vincent Urbank became the greatest 308 deadlifter in the history of America by destroying 906 on his opener at the NOTLD. He then called for 936 on his third to be the greatest deadlifter in American history regardless of bodyweight, but that bid fell just short. He is only 3 pounds off the all-time world record 308 pull and will no doubt eclipse that record soon if he so desires.

Urbank Out Duels Bolton

Vincent Urbank accepted Andy Bolton's challenge to face him at the NOTLD to see who was the biggest puller on the planet. Urbank is America's biggest deadlifter this year and took that responsibility to face Bolton with the weight of the entire nation on his back. He picked the perfect strategy of opening with a new all-time American 308 record of 906 and pushed the sickly Bolton too hard. Doing what many considered impossible, he defeated a man that had not been beaten in a deadlift event in 8 years. If there are no problems with his strongman schedule, Urbank plans to be back to defend his title as the NOTLD"s biggest puller in 2012.

Richard Hawthorne Dominates the NOTLD on Formula

NOTLD first timer, Richard Hawthorne, dominated the field for the best coefficient deadlift by pulling 4.9 times his bodyweight. He is an amazing lifter and only weighed in at 125.6 pounds and ripped up an astounding 611 pounds. He also recieved the first ever NOTLD championship belt presented by Xtreme Power TV. Richard assured us that he is not taking the belt lightly and will be training hard to defend it in 2012 against all comers. You better start training now to have any chance at prying his fingers off of his strap.

Elisa Bird Wins Automatic Bid for 2012

Elizabethton's own Elisa Bird earned her automatic spot in the female division for the NOTLD in 2012 by way of her best female score at the amateur flight of the NOTLD. She is only 15, but we all know she will be training hard to represent her self, and her school, well with the greatest deadlifters in the world next year.

Zach Seymour Wins XPTV UPC Champtionship belt

Boy Wonder, Zach Seymour, won the first ever deadlift belt for Xtreme Power TV's Ultimate Powerlifting Championship at the NOTLD. He competed in 3 of the events throughout the year and just edged out Richard Hawthorne's 2 scores. Congratulations to Zach and we can't wait to see him defend the belt next year.