Wingate to host the World Strongest Man competition in September

By Anthony Caruso III

The World Strongest Man competition is coming to North Carolina.

Wingate University will be in the national and international spotlight when the MET-Rx World's Strongest Man competition comes to Wingate, North Carolina. The test of strength will take place on the Wingate campus in September.

The competition will be televised on ESPN during a six-hour program in December. But will be televised internationally on ESPN2 in 2012.

“We are very excited millions of people around the world will see what Wingate University has to offer, including our beautiful campus,” Wingate University president Dr. Jerry E. McGee says. “As the third-ranking NCAA Division II Academic All-America® producing school this millennium, we pride ourselves on our strong educational and athletic programs. I know our 600 student-athletes and others will enjoy seeing this exciting competition between 32 champion athletes first-hand.”

“Having the competition on campus will enrich the educational experience for students interested in our sport sciences and communication programs,” Dr. McGee says. “It is a prime example of how Wingate University gives students the tools and support they need to excel in academics and apply that learning toward an extraordinary career and life.”