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{{Short description|Female performer of feats of strength}}
The term '''Strongwoman''' can mean one of two things. The first is a strongwoman performing in a circus, engaging in feats of strength such as barbell lifting and human juggling. The more popular variety are the women who compete in the annual World's Strongest Woman (WSW) competitions, sanctioned by the Federation of Strength Athletes, and televised nationally on ESPN. In these events, the participants compete in the farmer's walk (walking as far as possible with heavy steel rods in each hand), the shield carry, the car deadlift, among others. Strongwomen, and the competitions then engage in, are quickly catching up to their male counterparts in terms of strength/ability, and media ratings. Some famous strongwomen include: Jill Mills (winner of multiple WSW competitions including the first one held in 2001), Becca Swanson (powerlifting world record holder), and Aneta Florczyk (winner of 2005 WSW contest). These unsung heroes are pivotal figures, because they are helping reshape old-fashioned gender barriers that state women must be weak and helpless. Thousands of little girls view these women as role models, not only for their physical capability but also for their gritty determination. Boys typically have mixed feelings about strong women in general, be it political, financial, or physical strength. Thanks partially to athletes like these, it is becoming more and more of a social norm for women to compete in various athletics, and be physically as well as emotionally strong. (however steroids are in typical use)
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] (1875–1949), vaudeville strongwoman and trapeze artist]]
A '''strongwoman''' is a woman who performs feats of strength in a show or ], or a woman who competes in ]. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions. Modern day strongwoman competitions test athletes physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events.

==Traditional strongwomen==
Traditionally, strongwomen were featured as performers in a ], or in ], ]s, or other venues, and engaged in ] such as barbell lifting and human juggling.

Some famous traditional strongwomen include:
*Miss Athléta (Athleta Van Huffelen) - ] (1865 – 1927)
*] - ], ] (1865 – 1920)
*] (Josephine Blatt ''née'' Wohlford) - ] (1869 – 1923)
*] (Miriam Kate Williams aka Kate Roberts) - ], ] (1874 – 1946)
*Miss Apollina (Elise Gillaine Herbigneaux) - ] (1874 – Unknown)
*] (Laverie Vallee ''née'' Cooper) - ] (1875 – 1949)
*] - ] Julia (1878–1958), Adelaide (1879–1908) and Cecilia (1881–1939)
*Marina Lurs (Maria Loorberg) - ] (1881 – 1922)
*Anette Busch - ] (1882 – 1969)
*] - ], ] (1884 – 1952)
*Marie Ford - ] (1900 – Unknown)
*Ivy Russell - ], ] (1907 – Unknown)
*] (Martha Luise Krökel) - ] (1909 – 1997)
*] - ], ] (1915 – 1989)
*] - ], ] (1917 – 2006)
*] - ], ] (1920 – 2010)
*] - ], ] (1952 – )
*] - ] (1955 – )
*Charmaine Childs (aka Betty Brawn) - ] (1965 – )
*] - ], ] (1973 – )

==Modern-day strongwomen==
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In recent years, the term strongwoman has come to refer to the women who compete in events such as the annual ] and ] competitions. Strongwomen compete in the sport of ] and the sport has become popular with female strength athletes over the past decade that there are several state and nationally sanctioned competitions that prepare amateur female athletes for national competitions that allow for the opportunity to compete as professionals. In all these contests, the participants compete in similar types of events that can be found in a Strongman competition. Such events include, but are not limited to:
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* ] with various implements such as a ], axle, loaded frame, car, etc., all of varying weights
* ] with varying weight, often the barbell or axle is loaded with wagon or truck wheels that are larger than standard weighted plates
* ] or other natural stones
* ]s
* ] using various implements such as an axle,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://strongman.org/events/axle-press/|title=Axle Press |work=Strongman.org|access-date=2017-10-15|language=en-US}}</ref> circus dumbbell,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://barbend.com/get-stronger-single-handedly-starting-strongman-circus-dumbbell/|title=Get Stronger Single-Handedly: Starting with the Strongman Circus Dumbbell |date=2016-06-20|work=BarBend|access-date=2017-10-15|language=en-US}}</ref> log, keg, or block
* ]
* ]
* Sandbag to shoulder
* Conan's Wheel
* Farmer's walk
* Hercules hold
* Fingal's fingers
* Tire flip
* Power stairs}}

'''Some notable modern strongwomen:'''
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*Amber DeLuca
*Amy Wattles
*Andrea Thompson
*]
*Angelica Jardine
*Anna Rosen
*]
*Brooke Sousa
*Cori Butler
*]
*Elizabeth Horne
*Emmajane Smith
*Gabi Dixson
*Gemma Taylor-Magnusson
*Hannah Linzay
*]
*Inez Carrasquillo
*Jaana Tanner
*Jessica Fithen
*]
*]
*]
*Liefia Ingalls
*Lucy Underdown
*Lyudmila Gaiduchenko
*Melissa Peacock
*Michelle Sorensen
*Nicole Genrich
*Niina Jumppanen
*]
*]
*Ragnheiður Jónasdóttir
*]
*]
*]
*Samantha Belliveau
*Sandra Bradley
*Susan Holland-Keen
*]
*Victoria Long
}}

=== International Accolades ===
*The table below summarizes the most decorated strongwomen in modern history with the most number of '''international wins''' in their careers (1st places only/ open weight and age categories only).
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|-
! #
! Name
! Country
! Active
! Competitions
! Wins
! Win %
|- style="background:#E0FFFF;"
| 1
|]
| {{flagicon|UKR}} ]
| 2016–
| 19
| 7
| 36.8%
|-
| 2
|]
| {{flagicon|POL}} ]
| 2003–2008
| 8
| 6
| 75.0%
|- style="background:#E0FFFF;"
| 3
|]
| {{flagicon|UK}}{{flagicon|ENG}} ] / ]
| 2013–
| 20
| 6
| 30.0%
|-
| 4
|Victoria Long
| {{flagicon|USA}} ]
| 2019–2024
| 6
| 4
| 66.7%
|- style="background:#E0FFFF;"
| 5
|Inez Carrasquillo
| {{flagicon|PUR}} ]
| 2021–
| 11
| 4
| 36.4%
|- style="background:#E0FFFF;"
| 6
|]
| {{flagicon|UK}}{{flagicon|WAL}} ] / ]
| 2017–
| 15
| 3
| 20.0%
|-
| 7
|]
| {{flagicon|USA}} ]
| 2001–2005
| 3
| 2
| 66.7%
|-
| 8
|Anna Rosén
| {{flagicon|SWE}} ]
| 2002–2012
| 8
| 2
| 25.0%
|-
| 8
|Jessica Fithen
| {{flagicon|USA}} ]
| 2018–2021
| 8
| 2
| 25.0%
|-
|- style="background:#E0FFFF;"
| 8
|Lucy Underdown
| {{flagicon|UK}}{{flagicon|ENG}} ] / ]
| 2020–
| 8
| 2
| 25.0%
|-
| 11
|]
| {{flagicon|USA}} ]
| 2008–2018
| 9
| 2
| 22.3%
|}

Additionally, the following 18 strongwomen have won 1 international competition (open category) each:
], Michelle Sørensen, Edith Pongratz & Angéline Berva (1 from 1 each); Annina Saine & Shayna Wirihana (1 from 2 each); Annabelle Chapman, Liefia Ingalls & Erin Murray (1 from 3 each); Angelica Jardine (1 from 5); ] & Hannah Linzay (1 from 6 each); Melissa Peacock (1 from 8); Britteny Cornelius (1 from 9); Anna Harjapää (1 from 10); ] & Brooke Sousa (1 from 11 each); Andrea Thompson (1 from 17)

- As of 9 November 2024

== Training ==
Women who compete in Strongman (strongwomen) must be well versed in the styles and techniques that are demonstrated in both ] and ] as the types of lifts that are performed in both sports are fundamental in strength sports and carry over into the techniques that have been developed for the events that make up a Strongman competition. In addition to developing the proper technique for the foundation lifts, strongwomen must also develop endurance through cardiovascular conditioning training. Being able to adapt to implements (straight barbells versus axle barbells, axle barbells versus logs, etc.) is important as the technique used for the different implements are nuanced and are not readily available at commercial gyms.

== Competitions ==
This is a list of Strongwoman Competitions. Some also include men.<ref>, accessed 03/22/2019</ref>
* Maidens of MightStrongwoman Challenge 2019<ref></ref>
* California's Strongest Women
* Connecticut's Strongest Man and Woman
* May Flowers of Power Competition
* Central Valley Strongest Man and Woman
* Central Valley Strongest Man and Woman
* War on the Shore Strongman/Strongwoman Classic
* Minnesota State Strongman & Strongwoman Championships
* Texas Strongest Woman
* Official Strongman Games
* ]

==See also==
*]
*]
*]
*]
*]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline|Strongwomen}}

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Charmion (1875–1949), vaudeville strongwoman and trapeze artist

A strongwoman is a woman who performs feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions. Modern day strongwoman competitions test athletes physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events.

Traditional strongwomen

Traditionally, strongwomen were featured as performers in a circus, or in vaudeville, music halls, or other venues, and engaged in feats of strength such as barbell lifting and human juggling.

Some famous traditional strongwomen include:

Modern-day strongwomen

In recent years, the term strongwoman has come to refer to the women who compete in events such as the annual World's Strongest Woman and Arnold Strongwoman Classic competitions. Strongwomen compete in the sport of Strongman and the sport has become popular with female strength athletes over the past decade that there are several state and nationally sanctioned competitions that prepare amateur female athletes for national competitions that allow for the opportunity to compete as professionals. In all these contests, the participants compete in similar types of events that can be found in a Strongman competition. Such events include, but are not limited to:

  • Deadlift with various implements such as a barbell, axle, loaded frame, car, etc., all of varying weights
  • Squat with varying weight, often the barbell or axle is loaded with wagon or truck wheels that are larger than standard weighted plates
  • Atlas Stones or other natural stones
  • Loading Medleys
  • Overhead press using various implements such as an axle, circus dumbbell, log, keg, or block
  • Vehicle pull
  • Keg-tossing
  • Sandbag to shoulder
  • Conan's Wheel
  • Farmer's walk
  • Hercules hold
  • Fingal's fingers
  • Tire flip
  • Power stairs

Some notable modern strongwomen:

International Accolades

  • The table below summarizes the most decorated strongwomen in modern history with the most number of international wins in their careers (1st places only/ open weight and age categories only).

  Active   Retired

# Name Country Active Competitions Wins Win %
1 Olga Liashchuk Ukraine Ukraine 2016– 19 7 36.8%
2 Aneta Florczyk Poland Poland 2003–2008 8 6 75.0%
3 Donna Moore United KingdomEngland UK / England 2013– 20 6 30.0%
4 Victoria Long United States USA 2019–2024 6 4 66.7%
5 Inez Carrasquillo Puerto Rico Puerto Rico 2021– 11 4 36.4%
6 Rebecca Roberts United KingdomWales UK / Wales 2017– 15 3 20.0%
7 Jill Mills United States USA 2001–2005 3 2 66.7%
8 Anna Rosén Sweden Sweden 2002–2012 8 2 25.0%
8 Jessica Fithen United States USA 2018–2021 8 2 25.0%
8 Lucy Underdown United KingdomEngland UK / England 2020– 8 2 25.0%
11 Kristin Rhodes United States USA 2008–2018 9 2 22.3%

Additionally, the following 18 strongwomen have won 1 international competition (open category) each:

Nina Geria, Michelle Sørensen, Edith Pongratz & Angéline Berva (1 from 1 each); Annina Saine & Shayna Wirihana (1 from 2 each); Annabelle Chapman, Liefia Ingalls & Erin Murray (1 from 3 each); Angelica Jardine (1 from 5); Kati Luoto & Hannah Linzay (1 from 6 each); Melissa Peacock (1 from 8); Britteny Cornelius (1 from 9); Anna Harjapää (1 from 10); Heini Koivuniemi & Brooke Sousa (1 from 11 each); Andrea Thompson (1 from 17)

- As of 9 November 2024

Training

Women who compete in Strongman (strongwomen) must be well versed in the styles and techniques that are demonstrated in both powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting as the types of lifts that are performed in both sports are fundamental in strength sports and carry over into the techniques that have been developed for the events that make up a Strongman competition. In addition to developing the proper technique for the foundation lifts, strongwomen must also develop endurance through cardiovascular conditioning training. Being able to adapt to implements (straight barbells versus axle barbells, axle barbells versus logs, etc.) is important as the technique used for the different implements are nuanced and are not readily available at commercial gyms.

Competitions

This is a list of Strongwoman Competitions. Some also include men.

  • Maidens of MightStrongwoman Challenge 2019
  • California's Strongest Women
  • Connecticut's Strongest Man and Woman
  • May Flowers of Power Competition
  • Central Valley Strongest Man and Woman
  • Central Valley Strongest Man and Woman
  • War on the Shore Strongman/Strongwoman Classic
  • Minnesota State Strongman & Strongwoman Championships
  • Texas Strongest Woman
  • Official Strongman Games
  • Rogue Invitational

See also

References

  1. "Axle Press". Strongman.org. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  2. "Get Stronger Single-Handedly: Starting with the Strongman Circus Dumbbell". BarBend. 2016-06-20. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  3. Strongman Corporation Events Official Website, accessed 03/22/2019
  4. Strongman Corporation Events Facebook Official

External links

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