Haack took to his strongman transition fairly properly.
John Haack already had a popularity for being a prolific powerlifter. The athlete holds the bench press and complete World Information in each the 90-kilogram and 100-kilogram weight courses. He additionally possesses the all-time squat mark within the 90-kilogram division. Plus, per his web page on Open Powerlifting, he has misplaced simply 4 occasions in an prolonged profession courting again to June 2013. At solely 30 years previous, Haack is already a dwelling powerlifting legend together with his identify all around the report books. He now might properly turn out to be a strongman icon quickly sufficient.
On July 23, 2023, in Lytham St. Annes, England, Haack completed in third place in the course of the 2023 U90KG Kaos Traditional. The competitors served as his strongman debut, doubtlessly including a level of impressiveness for an athlete who was solely getting his ft moist in a brand new energy sport.
Listed below are the ultimate standings from the 2023 U90KG Kaos Traditional:
2023 U90KG Kaos Traditional Standings
- Dan Benson — 117.5 factors
- Nick O’Hare — 102 factors
- John Haack — 102 factors
- Benjamin Donin — 100 factors
- Jim Mitchell — 98.5 factors
- Mike Deli — 98 factors
- Tyler Davis — 91 factors
- CJ Krause — 89 factors
- Leigh Shaw — 87.5 factors
- Tyler Younger — 83 factors
The 2023 Kaos Traditional featured six occasions, which have been as follows: Max Log Press, Axle Deadlift, Husafell Distance, Farmer’s Carry, Yoke Into Sandbag Load, and Energy Stairs. Right here’s how Haack fared in his total efficiency en path to his third-place end.
John Haack | Occasion Efficiency, 2023 U90 Kaos Traditional
- Max Log Press — 130 kilograms (286.6 kilos) | eleventh place
- Axle Deadlift — 10 repetitions of 290 kilograms (639.3 kilos) | Second place
- Husafell Distance — 65.90 meters | Third place
- Farmer’s Carry — 27.09 seconds | Fourth place
- Yoke Into Sandbag Load — 21.26 seconds | Fifteenth place
- Energy Stairs — 27.92 seconds | First place
If not for his Fifteenth-place outcome on the Yoke Into Sandbag Load, Haack might’ve made a authentic run on factors into the general victory. Alas, it stays one thing to work on in his potential strongman future.
On the time of this writing, it’s unclear if Haack has any future strongman plans down the road. Primarily based on his debut, it might be a fruitful endeavor if he chooses to pursue it. For now, the dynamite athlete is making ready in earnest for the 2023 World Uncooked Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Professional 2. He’s the defending champion within the 90-kilogram division and can assuredly look so as to add to his powerlifting trophy case.
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