OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Fire Rescue’s 5th annual Bear the Burden weight lifting competition is being called big success.

In a Facebook post on Monday, officials thanked everyone who showed up for the event over the weekend.

The winner for strongest male was Brian Williams.

Renee Boyer won both strongest female overall and pound-for-pound strongest female.

TRENDING: Non-profits first year participating in Give4Marion

Owen Ward won pound-for-pound male.

The strongest team was Owen Ward, Corey Tisdal and Vicki Reynolds.

Proceeds for the event benefit Recovery RX, which helps people with substance abuse issues.

See Full Page