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Safety forces from several states throw weight around at event
By Kathy Antoniotti
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Friday, Jun 19, 2009
Weight lifting is not usually considered a contact sport.
But Tim Sansbury might disagree.
Sansbury, 41, a lieutenant in the Columbus Police Department, had to mop blood from his face Thursday.
Sansbury suffered the injury as he finished his best squat — lifting 705 pounds — in the third round of the powerlifting competition at the 2009 Police and Fire Games in Jackson Township.
''I just banged my head on the bar,'' said Sansbury.
The event this week pitted more than 60 people against each other and against records held by members of the World Powerlifting Congress at the competition at Courtyard by Marriott.
More than 600 men and women from police and fire departments across the country gathered to compete in the annual games, held since 1977, said Canton City patrolman Jim Guerrieri, coordinator for the event.
Guerrieri said the event draws police, firefighters, paramedics and corrections officers from as far away as Minnesota and Georgia.
Trophies are awarded in sports that range from basketball and soccer to less aggressive games such as golf, chess and bowling. The six-day event began Sunday and will end tonight.
Summit County sheriff's deputies Miguel Hunt and Darrell Claytor, his partner at the Summit County Jail, spotted and coached each other while they competed in the bench press portion of the event Thursday.
Hunt, 31, a Springfield High School graduate, said he started weight lifting when he attended Spring Hill Middle School
Hunt's children, Tye, 8, Brianna, 5, and Ethan, 2, were on hand to cheer him on.
Claytor, 29, who normally competes in bodybuilding, said this was his first weight lifting competition.
About 20 deputies from the sheriff's office competed in various sports, including running and shooting venues, he said.
''We try to be diverse. Our sheriff promotes physical fitness,'' Claytor said.
Kathy Antoniotti can be reached at 330-996-3565 or kantoniotti@thebeaconjournal.com.
Weight lifting is not usually considered a contact sport.
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Tallmadge, Oh
Posted 08:35 AM, 06/19/2009
I'm just curious. . . . .are the police drug tested???
Has any Cypionate, Sustenon, Deca, Dianobol, Winstrol, Anadrol, etc been "confiscated" in Summit County lately??
I'm just sayin'.......
Akron, Oh
Posted 10:39 AM, 06/19/2009
steroids...........
Akron, OH
Posted 01:05 PM, 06/19/2009
APD officers would like to lift Marco.
Tallmadge, Oh
Posted 02:07 PM, 06/19/2009
Just Curious ......Are the police drug tested?
Are they tested for things like Anadrol, Sustenon, Cypionate, Winstrol, Deconate, Durabolin and other elements of an anabolic nature?
ABJ restricted this comment last time I posted it but I think it is a VERY FAIR QUESTION!!
Posted 01:43 AM, 06/20/2009
no drug test for them. They do as they please
Akron, OH
Posted 01:51 PM, 06/20/2009
And there it is. Wasting no time I see. A article about the our safety forces in a positive light, and you trolls couldn't leave it alone for even the first post.
Physical fitness is a major part of the lives of our Police and Fire Fighters. Just because you think the police are all fat and lazy doesn't make it so. Just because you're out of shape doesn't make it impossible. And just because these outstanding men and women show exceptional strength does not mean that they must be on steroids.
Columbus, OH
Posted 04:58 PM, 06/22/2009
Sansbury tested positive for pedialyte. He's also a know ibuprofen user.
Powell, Oh
Posted 07:49 PM, 06/24/2009
I competed in the Ohio Police and Fire Games Powerlifting events for the 11th straight year. First, let me say thanks to ZombieKoala for the backup. Vey well said! Your response to Traditionalist's "Very Fair Question" was outstanding! I am a lifetime drug free lifter. I have never touched a steroid. I get by on effort and determination. I am not at all surprised by the steroid question. In my 12 years of competitive powerlifting, I have been accused of using steroids numerous times. I lift only in drug free federations and occasionally get tested. What I have learned is that doubters like Traditionalist typically have never touched a weight, let alone competed in a weight lifting competititon. Traditionalist is the guy drinking a beer and digging through a pot pie while I and other safety officials bust our rear ends in the gym. We are in the gym every day so that when the time comes that we have to respond, we will be ready. We gather once a year for a friendly competition. We have a little fun and test our strength. As for you Traditionalist, put down the beer and pot pie, turn off the TV, stop hiding behind your computer and go to the gym. If you are interested, we will be competing in Toledo next year. For details go to www.theohiopoliceandfiregames.org. To those who supported the Games in Canton, Thank you very much!
Mav
