Strength, skill, sportsmanship shine at State Fair arm wrestling

Competitors from across the region put their strength to the test during the 2026 North Dakota State Fair Arm Wrestling Championship.

Results were:

- Women’s Left Hand, 155+, first, Lori Pow; second, Heather Cromarty; third, Amanda Neugebauer.

- Men’s Left Hand, up to 176 lbs, first, Ian Johnson; second, Jared Jensen; third, Ryan Everett Heron.

- Men’s Left Hand, 177-198 lbs, first, Ian Johnson; second, Ryan Bussiere; third, Michael Geib.

- Men’s Left Hand, 199-220 lbs, first, Gavin Labuschagne; second, Clifton Erickson; and third, Ian Johnson.

- Men’s Left Hand, 221+ lbs, first, Gavin Labuschagne; second, Solomon Latimer; third, Nathan Johnson.

- Women’s Right Hand, 155+, first, Lori Pow; second, Amanda Neugebauer; third, Heather Cromarty.

- Men’s Right Hand, up to 176 lbs, first, Ian Johnson; second, Jared Jensen; third, Devon Forde.

- Men’s Right Hand, 177-198 lbs, first, Ryan Bussiere; second, Ian Johnson; third, Michael Geib.

- Men’s Right Hand , 199-220 lbs, first, Clifton Erickson; second, Gavin Labuschagne; third, Ryan Bussiere.

- Men’s Right Hand, 221+ lbs, first, Dalton Houghton; second, Nathan Johnson; third, Gavin Labuschagne.

Ward Drake assisted in organizing and conducting the event, according to the State Fair.