N.B. news: strongest men and women compete in Saint John [Video]

The title of strongest man and woman in New Brunswick was up for grabs this weekend at Fundy Crossfit Gym in Saint John.

NB’s Strongest 2024 marked the fourth straight year a strongman event has been held in Saint John. The event is overseen by Strongman Corporation Canada which holds provincial competitions across the country.

“Last year we had 38 (competitors), and this year we have 55,” points out organizer Jordan Dickens, which is the most competitors he has seen in the events four years of operation. “The turnout is just amazing and the support and level of participation from females is huge this year and the spectators have been amazing too.”

It was standing room only inside Fundy Crossfit Gym throughout Saturday as competitors competed in five main events across multiple weight classes throughout the day. The competitions included the farmers hold for max time, a zercher yoke walk, max log lift, trap bar deadlifts for reps, and the sandbag to shoulder …