Sunday, June 8, 2008 - Page updated at 01:53 AM
Women on why they compete in the Strongman competition
Men in five different weight classes and women in two weight classes competed in the Washington's Strongest Apple North American Strongman competition. The top two winners in each weight class qualify for the North American Strongman nationals Sept. 13 in Utah.

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