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Revision as of 22:26, 11 December 2005 by Cmdrjameson (talk | contribs) (spelling)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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)