Hero WOD – Sábado 04.12.2021
«Kevin Conner»
For Time
Buy-In: 551 meter Medicine Ball Carry (20/14 lb)
10 Rounds of:
10 Hand Release Push-Ups
17 Air Squats
18 Kettlebell Swings (53/35 lb)
Cash-Out: 551 meter Medicine Ball Carry (20/14 lb)
Wear a Weight Vest (20/14 lb)
This workout is dedicated to Master Trooper Kevin Keith Conner, B-551, who was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle on U.S. 701, near Sellers Town Road, in Columbus County, North Carolina on October 17, 2018.
The subject opened fire on Trooper Conner as he was approaching the stopped vehicle, fatally wounding him. The man fled but was located near Fair Bluff. He lead officers on a pursuit until his vehicle became disabled on railroad tracks in the town. He then fled on foot but was located and taken into custody at 4:00 am.
A good samaritan happened upon Trooper Conner less than five minutes after he was shot and called 911. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Trooper Conner had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 11 years and had previously served with the North Carolina Marine Patrol. In 2011, he saved a driver’s life when he extinguished a fire in the man’s car after being involved in an accident.
He is survived by his wife and two children.
This workout was designed by fellow Trooper R. B. Graves.
The rep scheme signifies:
– 10-17-18 reps for the date when Trooper Conner passed
– 551 meters for his badge number.
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