MT VERNON ​TUG OF WAR
PULLING TOGETHER SINCE 1926
Mt Vernon TOW
Pulling Since 1926
Above is Mt Vernon Tug of War representing the USA in the 580k closed rope in Appenzell Switzerland.
The above team is listed front to back:
Adam Grunder, Kieth Diter, Tyler Judd, Aubrey McNett, Bob Davis, Rich Legler, Ray Wipperfurth, Ben Davis
Mt Vernon has a solid foundation
Hard work and solid training inspires the group of Mt Vernon pullers. With longevity and an inspiring team, it becomes apparent why our group loves the sport. The dedication to the team and the sport is unparalleled as a puller for Mt Vernon; we are friends and family working toward a common goal. We are here to have fun, promote the sport, and be competitive.
1926
Just after Tug of Wars final Olympic showing, Mt Vernon organized as a team.
Tug-of-war was part of the Olympics in 1900, 1904, 1906 (Intercalated Games), 1908, 1912 and 1920. Tug-of-war was always contested as a part of the track and field athletics programme, although it is now considered a separate sport. The Olympic champions were as follows: 1900: a combined Swedish/Danish team; 1904: an American club team representing the Milwaukee Athletic Club; 1906: Germany/Switzerland; 1908: a British team from the City of London Police Club; 1912: Sweden; and 1920: Great Britain. More great information at Olympic.org
