‘Consistency’ helps secure Strongman title for Sault Ste. Marie’s Scott Dinter

Scott Dinter was in second place going into the final event, which happened to be his least favourite of the five. He’d need to muster everything he had to heave the 300 pound atlas stone over a 54-inch bar more times than Chris Murray, of Waterloo, Ont.,who was leading him by 1.5 points. Dinter took a whiff of his smelling …

Sault pulls weight at strongman provincials

On a cool, windy, overcast morning in Perth, Ont., the announcer, Dr. Sam Dube, asked everyone watching the livestream of the World’s Strongest Disabled Man Competition: “What’s your excuse ladies and gentlemen?” Local competitors did Sault Ste. Marie proud at the recent 2022 Ontario Amateur Provincials Strongman Competition. In the heavyweight division, the Sault’s Nathan Edwards took second place, narrowly …

Local Titan shines at Strongman Competition

The sun was shining down on 46 fierce competitors as they pitted themselves against inconceivable feats of strength in the Valhalla’s Mightiest 2022 Strongman competition on May 7 at Rebel Gym in Sault Ste. Marie. Eleven local competitors did not disappoint spectators, as they farmers carried away wins in four categories of the competition. Of note, Nathan Edwards had the …

Let’s analyze Super Bowl viewers

Last weekend was Super Bowl LVI. Whether you watched it or not, there is always a lot of pre- and postgame chatter. It amuses me how viewers are so very distinct, falling into five categories of viewing: for the game, for the party or food, for the halftime show, and/or for the ads. Then, there are the non-viewers who take …

‘I like flying through the air’: Sault teen shines at Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association’s World Series Championships

If you combine gymnastics, rock climbing, trapeze work, and physical problem-solving on a next level jungle gym with over one thousand competitors, you have the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association’s World Series Championships held in Las Vegas last weekend. Sault Ste. Marie teen Sylas Snider looked like a seasoned ninja as he swung like a monkey, soared through the air, balanced …

No use denying spectator sport passion

How do you handle sports stress? To be clear, I’m not referring to when you’re playing sports, but when you’re watching a game/match. I personally realize that I can definitely rule out a career as a professional poker player, as I have too many obvious physical reactions. Take Game 5 of the Soo Greyhounds’ playoff series against Owen Sound, for …