Fem and Fierce, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and creating opportunities for women to shine, will host the eleventh Battle of the Belles, a nationally-sanctioned Strongwoman competition on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Port Chester, NY.

 

The Battle of the Belles was one of the first all-female competitions in the Sport of strongman. First organized by Dr. Stefanie Tropea, the Battle of the Belles tradition continues under the guidance of Fem and Fierce.  Women ranging from teenage years all the way up to the masters class with women in their 40’s and 50’s will compete in 5 events which include a Log Clean & Press, Wagon Wheel Deadlift, Conan’s Wheel (like Arnold!), Frame and Keg carry Medley and the crowd favorite Atlas Stones!  Friends, family and the community are encouraged to come out and show support.  Net proceeds will be donated to the Bennett Cancer Center of Stamford to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

 

This event will take place at Abendroth Park, is limited to 80 athletes, and is still accepting participants. Local businesses that would like to show support can reach out to anna@femandfierce.com for Sponsorship information.

 

” This was the very first competition I ever competed in back in 2013.  Without having any type of prior athletic background… I was petrified but being surrounded & supported by so many strong empowering women was life changing for me personally.” (Anna Giorgi)

 

Athlete Registration Fee: $85.    Registration Closes Oct 10, 2021    Click Here To Register