Whether it was picking up massive timber frames, dragging heavy chains, or pressing weight overhead, nothing was too heavy when it came to lifting for a cause at this year’s Sunday Paper Classic in Aurora.
The 4th annual charity strongman competition took over the Stampede Club on Saturday, bringing together athletes of all levels to test their strength in five grueling events. Think deadlifts, truck pulls, and even a “Triad of Terror” medley.
Organizer Ryan Stewart says it’s about more than just muscle.
“Christ put it on my heart to do as much as I could for those in need,” Stewart said. “I was tired of listening to people in the gym complain about something we do as a hobby, so we decided to use it to bless others.”…