Kids Pull Big Weight in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2017) (readMedia)-- Young Fairgoers pedaled their way to success in the Pedal Power Pull held Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

In the Pedal Power Pull, kids attempt to pedal a mini tractor 40 feet (a "full pull") pulling a box weighing 80 pounds for 4-year-olds to 260 pounds for 11-year-olds. In the event of a tie or two full pulls, weight is added and a re-pull is held to determine the winner.

Complete results below:

GIRLS

4-Year-Olds

1) Anna Hall, Boaduray, Full Pull

2) Emerson Roe, Fremont, 29 feet, 8 inches

3) Palmer Young, Garner, 26 feet, 7 inches

5-Year-Olds

1) Kellyn Smith, Mason City, 32 feet, 10 inches

2) Vanessa Anderson, Kiros, 32 feet, 2 inches

3) Lyla Hughey, Oakland, 21 feet, 2 inches

6-Year-Olds

1) Elizabeth Kern, Colfax, 32 feet, 7 inches

2) Lynde Cole, Riverside, 19 feet, 10 inches

3) Emily Hunold, Mt. Pleasant, 12 feet, 9 inches

7-Year-Olds

1) Riya Smith, Knoxville, 33 feet, 7 inch

2) Kendra Robinson, Tennant, 31 feet, 6 inch

3) Mallorie Miller, Cedar Rapids, 24 feet, 10 inches

8-Year-Olds

1) Hannah Hancock, Avoca, 38 feet, 4 inches

2) Kennedy Hughey, Oakland, 28 feet, 8 inches, Second Pull- 30 feet, 1 inch

3) Isabella Lamb, Grimes, 28 feet, 8 inches, Second Pull- 28 feet, 4 inches

9-Year-Olds

1) Brooklyn Buck, Tennant, 37 feet, 6 inches

2) Landri Steenhard, Gilbert, Ariz. 34 feet

3) Denna Anderson, Kiren, 33 feet 7 inches

10-Year-Olds

1) Kinzey Ripperger, Lorimer, Full Pull, Second Pull- Full Pull

2) Olivia Johnson, Elma, Full Pull, Second Pull- 38 feet

3) Tara Hancock, Avoca, 37 feet, 3 inches

11-Year-Olds

1) Alexis Gruhn, Manning, Full Pull

2) Megan Borders, Mount Pleasant 27 feet, 5 inches

BOYS

4-Year-Olds

1) Fletcher Turnguist, Des Moines, Full Pull

2) Lucas Schnicker, Mt. Pleasant, 36 feet, 2 inches

3) Lane Bahr, Dysart, 28 feet, 3 inches

5-Year-Olds

1) Reed Johnson, Elma, 24 feet, 5 inches

2) William McWhirter, Washington, 23 feet, 7 inches

3) Masen Fletcher, Fremont, 22 feet, 8 inches

6-Year-Olds

1) Andrew Hol, Drakesville, 32 feet, 7 inches

2) Coyer Spear, Algona, 26 feet, 7 inches

3) Lincoln Hawk, St. Charles, 24 feet, 5 inches

7-Year-Olds

1) Quinn Anderson, Kiron, 37 feet, 1 inch

2) Lane Parrish, Diagonal, 34 feet, 1 inch

3) Tyler Lukavsky, Washington, 33 feet, 10 inches

8-Year-Olds

1) Brayden Kuker, West Union, Full Pull

2) Dylan Herman, Waverly, 38 feet, 7 inches

3) Nolan Smith, Knoxville, 35 feet, 4 inches

9-Year-Olds

1) Jake Bvell, Ankeny 32 feet, 5 inches

2) Daniel Poe, Albia, 29 feet 7 inches

10-Year-Olds

1) Jayden Thompson, Sigourney, Full Pull

2) Grant Hughey, Oakland, 39 feet, 6 inches

3) Logan Borders, Mt. Pleasant 37 feet, 8 inches

11-Year-Olds

1) Issac Wardlow, Kahaka MO., Full Pull

2) David Poe Jr., Albia, 39 feet, 1 inch

3) Justin Decker, Macksburg, 37 feet, 3 inches

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Thrills, August 10-20, 2017. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.