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Unfortunately, the 2010 event has been cancelled. The surge of troops to be deployed this summer in Afghanistan has most of our competitors in theater. Please keep in mind the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan is now America’s longest running war. Many of our troops have deployed multiple times and are now being asked to do it again this summer and fall. So, when you are out chilling beside the pool or enjoying family and friends please remember that some of our best and brightest are out there operating in harm’s way so you and I don’t have to.

Thank you for all that you do. We will see you 2011

That is right folks we could have one hell of a showdown here for our 3rd Annual Navy Diver Olympics. The toughest 10 minutes in Coronado just got tougher. Our current reigning champion, and current record holder for push ups, is Paul Watson. But West Coast legend Tiko Crofoot, current record holder for pull ups, probably won’t let that last long as he was unable to attend last year’s event. We personally think there is no one going to touch this guy on the pull ups portion of the contest. Unless… if Cnossen, current record holder for 8 counts, shows up he will definitely be the crowd favorite and a little lighter in weight than his last appearance. Dan did 42 his first time around, just 6 shy of Tiko. Lee Morrison, current record holder for lunges, said his record will never be beaten. At 39 years old this was really an amazing physical feat for any age.

Does age matter? We think it does. Although all of those competing in the contest are in excellent physical condition there is definitely an edge for those who have become record holders. We have added up the age of all record holders and then divided by the 4 records we currently measure and the number was 34 years of age on average. Morrison might tip the scale a little bit, but not that much. It has to boil down to the hundreds of extra hours on the bar and in the lean and rest. Don’t be discouraged youngsters these guys are really the best of the best. There are thousands of young gym rats and geeks out there with big muscles. They know better than to show up.

We would like to also say thank you for all the responses and visits to the site. Your support is greatly appreciated

Late this fall we will be having the 3rd Annual Navy Diver Olympics. There have been several guys emailing asking us to come to the East Coast. We know we have a lot of studs on the East Coast too. In all fairness we have opened it up to a vote. It is pretty simple East Coast or West Cost. The most votes wins. Voting will end on July 31st, 2010.

Please click on the contact us page and just type East Coast or West Coast. If you have a preferred town let us know.

We are sold out of tee shirts and they are being made and ordered now. If you did not get one give us shout and we can shoot a couple out to you.

If you are a business interested in sponsorship or product testing you may click on contact us as well. Thank you in advance for your support.

We give the products to the guys and helpers with the event. The gift certificates and cash go into the hat and raffled off.

This year’s event and fund raiser will be going to www.woundedeodwarrior.org

First, we wanted to thank all of our sponsors and donors for our 2009 event.

Family Gym Coronado, CA
SOG Knives Lynwood, WA
ESS Eyewear Sun Valley, ID
McP’s Irish Pub Coronado, CA
Toyota-Scion Iowa City, IA
McIlhon Financial Austin, TX
4More Appointments Cedar Rapids, IA
Sheraton Hotels Iowa City, IA
Glorietta Bay Hotel Coronado, CA
Go Green Carts Coronado, CA
Yardhouse Pub San Diego, CA
Custom Home Remodeling Cedar Rapids, IA
The Field Pub San Diego, CA
USS Midway Museum San Diego, CA
Museum of Man San Diego, CA

Plus, all the folks that just sent cash. Thanks so much it means a lot

Congratulations to our winner for the 2009 event, Paul Watson! Paul is a spec ops vet now and finished 3rd in our first event and came back to this year’s event with one goal in mind, to win. Nice job, stud.

We had a lot of fun at McP’s in Coronado and we are finishing up production on this year’s video. We will be posting pics and making a couple changes to the site soon. We will have donors and sponsors sorted out by state so you can see who in your hometown is representing. It is free advertising for them but it shows you that they care about taking care of our peeps. When you go back home make sure you stop by their place of business and tell them thanks for the support.

We have been contacted by several new sponsors and companies offering us gear to test for our Navy Diver Olympics Approved stamp. We are going as fast as we can and will get back to each and every one of you as soon as possible. If you would like to submit gear for NDO Approval please use the “contact us” link and we will get back to you regarding testing. NDO Approved means we have reviewed your gear and deem it worthy for the absolute best to wear, use or enjoy. If you send us wood we will send it back, promise.

The event this year will be changed up to add a run and swim to the “Toughest 10 minutes in Coronado.” Check back for details.

Paul Watson has called in and announced that he will be at this year's event. Watch out!

We will be out in Coronado again here in a couple weeks for the 2nd Annual Navy Diver Olympics. McP’s has been pouring cold ones and serving good hot meals to thousands of Spec War/Op personnel over the decades. We also congratulate Jessica on her new baby. Jessica mentioned she would be happy to throw in some tasty beverages as a show of support. Like most things anymore there is liability to be concerned about. Obviously, no alcohol prior to participation in the event. We aren’t going to be standing there with breathalyzers but if you smell like beer, or other, you have graduated to a spectator.

There were several mail pieces that went out to many different commands in the San Diego, CA area. If you received a letter, saw a poster or flier please post it in the passageway, locker room or other visible place as there is a slim possibility an extremely tough individual onboard might not be aware of the contest yet. The records have been set. The rumor going around is that Tiko might be extracted from some place around the globe and flown into the event covertly to defend his crown and pimp slap you with his 20 foot hand. Please review the record board before commenting. Don’t be scared just bring it on bad or don’t even bother. A special shout out to Chris Osman of SOG Knives who donated a box of very cool engraved knives and multi tools. Also another shout goes out to Vince and Eric at ESS for sponsoring again and giving us more kickass sunglasses for the event. Top 12 get knives, tools and hats from SOG and a sweet pair of ESS shades. $1,000 split for top 3 overall scores. $500, $300, $200. Just like last year. Plus, this year there will be an extra $100 for any record breaker. Lunges was added this year so if you win and do the most we will shoot you an extra $100 for the effort. I am telling you now, “STUDY THE NAVY DIVER TRIVIA OR YOU WILL GET BURNED IN THE END, PROMISE”

After assisting with our local Navy Seal Fitness Challenge last month we agreed it would be best if we let potential future candidates enter in the event. There is only one thing better than Navy Divers and that is the next generation of Navy Divers. Minimum age for civilians is 18 years of age. Last year’s inaugural event has set the pace and the records. The events are documented on video and available for free with a hat, shirt and coffee cup for the first 20 entrants to this year’s contest. The records are posted on our site. If you are good enough to beat any of these records we should talk about your future.

US Navy Seal Lt. Dan Cnossen finished 2nd last year in our annual event and is a current Navy Diver Olympics record holder. We would like to take a moment to honor one of our brothers who was recently wounded in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, Dan stepped on a PPIED (Pressure Plate Improvised Explosive Device) and was wounded. He was safely evacuated and is recovering. This year’s event will be held in honor of Lt. Cnossen.

Please take a moment to remember Dan and all of our service members who put their own lives in jeopardy so we may enjoy the lives that we do.

Get Well Soon, Dan!

I would like to take a moment to thank two new sponsors for our upcoming event this year, SOG Knives from Lynwood, Washington and Tactical Assault Gear from San Diego, California. These companies have been supplying high end gear to the community for years. It is an honor to have them aboard and we appreciate their commitment to our cause.

Thanks again.