August 26, 2025

Strong Showing

By Jamie Kauffold | Sept. 9, 2023

Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City will host the strongest women and men on Saturday, Sept. 16, starting at 10am. The Great Lakes Strongest Man qualifies podium finishers for United States Strongman (USS) Nationals 2024. There will also be men and women’s Pro Qualifying Classes, which offers a chance at a paid pro contract with USS. In addition, there will be a CrossFit sanctioned event that will host 33 teams of three competitors. Spectator tickets are $10. For more info, visit ironpodium.com.

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