More than 40 competitors whittled down to two at the end, with Qaritaq Kusugak-Clark and Amelia Ipkonerk being named Rankin InletSA国际影视传媒檚 first strongest man and strongest woman, respectfully.
The event was hosted by Ilitaqsiniq at the Agnico Eagle Arena Wednesday, July 19. Participants competed in an initial elimination round followed by several contests of strength, agility and endurance. Scores were tallied after each event, with the overall winners determined by points.
Ipkonerk was happy, sweating and glad she got a good workout in after winning the competition on the womenSA国际影视传媒檚 side.
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She said she came in to the event expecting top five but not first place. What worked for her was cutting out the crowd in her mind.
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He said he knew he had a good chance at winning the competition but knew people from Nunavut are very strong and could give him a run for his money.
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Kusugak-Clark credited his consistency in the gym for helping him win.
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Prize money included $1,250 for first place, $750 for second and $500 for third, plus a slew of door prizes and awards from winning individual events. Ilitaqsiniq hopes to make the event an annual competition.
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