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CAPO 2005 Pro Bench Competition
Well, the Pro-bench show 2005 certainly went off with a bang this year with the biggest crowd turn out yet. A lot of red lights and contention but the big benchers sure put on a show. It was just electric, a fantastic venue and some awesome lifting to provide a spectators delight and add to the atmosphere of the biggest bodybuilding show of all time. It would seem that a 200kg legal bench will put you in the running at any bench comp in Australia. The 200kg qualifier wasn’t a problem, but getting the lifters to the platform and completing a successful lift was? Nine entries only 2 weeks prior and only four made it on the day. I do hope those who pulled out with injury recover fully but it does go to show how high the standard is to just be in the running for one of our most prestigious events. 200kg was the starting weight and Shane Stringer from Darwin, weighing
100kg, got off to a good start with three white lights. Warren Rozen weighing
in at 110kg found the weight no problem but was bombed for belly pressing.
After clarifying with the referees Warren continued to 210kg but to no
avail - the referees were sticking to their guns. Shane came back with
a strong 210kg and hit the lead for a few minutes at least. With $2000
up for grabs “Mr Bench Press” Ange Galati showed his superior
ability to focus and lock one in no matter what. Ange, only weighing 77.7kg,
was entering new territory wearing a new Metal suit. He opened with an
amazing 230kg, almost treble bodyweight and 20kg above any other opener
he has done before. After injuring his wrist in a confusing spotter error
lift-off mishap, and to the amazement of all, he missed his 1st attempt.
Aching wrist and all he was never phased and showed his strength and determination
on the 2nd by just blowing it away. Warren continued with 227.5kg, getting
it up, but was red lighted yet once again. Ange gave 240kg a good shake
but with so many set backs on the day he just missed it twice. Oh so close!
Many thanks must go out to those involved in the production of this 1st class show. Firstly Tony Doherty who not only provides the major sponsorship but for allowing us to be a part of this huge event. A special thanks to Max’s who provided sponsorship to the runners up and have provided support to all CAPO events for the past ten years, it is MUCH appreciated. To all of the CAPO workers involved: Chief Referee Michael Smyth, side refs Geoff Barclay and Ken Fiske, o ur MC Mr Ian Webb, on the officials table Mrs Wendy Colliver and our beautiful score lady Miss Tegan Colliver. Thanks also to our spotter loaders Cameron Lindley, James Graham, Gerard Gaud, Sam Kolasinac and step in lift off Paul Frange, Mr Mike Brittain and Dave from Doherty’s for organizing the weights and benches and another special thanks to Mr Derek Bevins who worked tirelessly all day dragging weights all around Melbourne. Baz
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