Josh Thigpen hoists an Atlas Stone at last year’s show.

An Al Thompson and Footballstories, Inc. event

The U.S. Army
Presents
The MHP Liberty Strongman Classic
Also presented by Joe the Jeweler and Sheraton Suites
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JULY 3 & 4
As part of Welcome America!
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Come see some of the top strongmen in the world perform amazing feats of strength
From the “World’s Strongest Man” TV Show:
Mark Philippi • Don Pope • Karl Gillingham • Glen Ross • Kevin Nee • Josh Thigpen
Plus World Finalist Steve MacDonald
Other top American pros competing include:
WSM Alternates Chad Coy & Walt Gogola
Plus Gerard Benderoth • Sam McMahon • John Conner
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Special guests include: World class fitness trainer Callie Marunde as Master of Ceremonies
Plus former NFL players Brian Baldinger and Garry “G” Cobb
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Stage 1: July 3 – Wilmington Blue Rocks (After the game)
Daniel S. Frawley Stadium Wilmington, DE
 • The U.S. Army Atlas Stones Challenge
For tickets to the Blue Rocks game call 302-888-BLUE (2583)
The game is expected to sell out with 7,000 fans
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Stage 2: July 4: 2p.m. – 5 p.m. Welcome America!
Franklin Institute – Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Center City Philadelphia
Just before Sheryl Crow concert
Three events:
• ABF U-Pack Truck Pull
• The U.S. Army Arm-over-Arm Humvee pull
• Tire Flip, Sled Drag Medley

Stage 3: July 4: 8:30 p.m. The Deck (formerly known as the Lagoon)
101 Taylor Avenue Essington, PA 19029
267-803-1999
• Overhead Log Press for reps (305 pounds)
• The Mighty Muffler Tire Deadlift (Last man standing format)
 
This great event has also been made possible because of these great sponsors (please put in as logos):
Flamingo Travel – Mustang Expediting – 950 ESPN Radio – Penthouse – Southwest Airlines – Turnersville Auto Group – West Catholic High School – Stifel Nicolaus – ABF U-Pack –Bulldog Express – Summit Sports Training Center – John Livesay – Philly Diner – Ramada – The Marines – Tri State Sports.
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Please note: Arnold Classic Champion Derek Poundstone will represent title sponsor MHP and the Liberty Strongman Classic at the Philadelphia Phillies – Baltimore Orioles game Sunday, June 21 at Citizens Bank Park where he will be part of a comedy routine with the Phillie Phanatic in front of an expect crowd of 45,000 fans.  
For information email Al Thompson at al.thompson@footballstories.com