In the Press

Three decades of coverage from local newspapers across California and beyond

Since 1991, World's Strongest Hands® has been featured in newspapers throughout California and Arizona — from its founding in Salinas to events at fairgrounds, festivals, and community celebrations.

The Salinas Californian

Salinas man gets a grip on new sport

San Jose Mercury News

Chris Garnett, the Salinas resident, hopes to start a new international "sport" — the World's Strongest Hands® competition.

Monterey Herald

A Salinas man has idea for new sport

Chris Garnett of Salinas has invented a sport — the World's Strongest Hands® competition. Garnett hopes the competition catches on to the point that people get curious about their own hand strength.

The Register-Pajaronian · Watsonville

If Watsonville High graduate Chris Garnett has his way, the world will soon have another sport.

Arizona Republic

Garnett came up with the idea for the World's Strongest Hands® competition. "The country's starved for new competition," he said, "and this just seems to be a natural."

Monterey Herald

World's Strongest Hands® will be decided at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. The competition is the brainchild of Chris Garnett of Salinas, who invented a device to gauge hand strength.

Argus-Courier · Petaluma

Chris Garnett of Salinas has invented a sport. This sport registers hand strength through a device he designed and built.

Ground-Level Thunder

Looking for that unique something that will make your event stand out from the rest? How about a World's Strongest Hands® competition? Originated by Salinas, California resident Chris Garnett, this is a sport in which anyone can participate and be competitive.

Monterey County Weekly

"It is not just for athletes; it's a sport for everyone," says Chris Garnett of Salinas. Whether you're young or old, seasoned or novice, this competition welcomes all to experience the thrill of grip strength.

Salinas Valley Tribune · Gonzales

Local competitors gear up for the World's Strongest Hands® contest

Competitors from all walks of life gathered to showcase their strength at the highly anticipated World's Strongest Hands® contest as part of the Swiss Picnic Celebration at the Monterey County Swiss Rifle Club Park in Gonzales.

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