AGAWAM STRONGMAN

On Sunday May 17, 2009 Zack Bussiere of Agawam captured the PAXTON, MA “STRONGMAN POWER SLAMM 2009”. Bussiere competing in the heavyweight division captured his second championship in strongman competition. Bussiere was crowned champion of the 2008 Green Mountain Classic “New England’s Strongest Man” in Essex Vermont. As he did in Vermont Bussiere again outpaced the field winning all five (5) events while also setting a course record in the 900 pound tire flip completing the 60 foot uphill course in 22 seconds beating the previous mark of 28 seconds. Zack is a 2006 graduate of Agawam High School, 2007 graduate of Bridgton Academy and is currently attending college majoring in Criminal Justice. He trains at Gold’s Gym in West Springfield MA.