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Photos: Women compete in feats of strength at the Alaska State Fair

  • pencil Author: Bill Roth
  • clock Updated: August 27
  • calendar Published August 26
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Jessica Theaker of Canada tosses an artificial 50-pound salmon during the Strongest Woman in the World contest at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Spectators at the Alaska State Fair on Sunday cheered on professional strongwomen as they competed in five events, some with an Alaska twist like a weighted dog sled pull and 50-pound salmon toss. The top two competitors in three weight classes qualified to compete in the Arnold Pro Strongman 2020.

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Bill Roth

Photojournalist Bill Roth, a University of Alaska Anchorage graduate, has been working at the ADN over 35 years.

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