525 Palisades Road SW
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

A Documentary About One Man's Search for his Masculinity

Synopsis:
In 4th grade, a little girl named Tina Palmer beat a boy named Todd Lehr in the championship round of an arm wrestling competition in gym class. 25 years later, still haunted by his defeat, Todd has challenged Tina to a rematch. With his pride and manhood on the line, can Todd pull enough strength to claim victory, or will Tina crush him as she's done before?

Official Website: http://www.findingtinapalmer.com

Added by tenni08 on March 26, 2007

Comments

paincarema

Tina is my baby sister and I remember growing up my brother Bill Mealman and I had a hard time controlling her when she was 5 years old. It took both of us to hold her down. I know my sister to this day is a very strong women and I have every confidence that she will be victorious over Todd once again. I only wish I could be there to see it but I know live near Las Vegas, NV and I am unable to attend her big match.

dantheurer

Tina is leading the poll on the web site by almost 20%!

lisalehr

I'm Todd's sister. When we were growing up, he used to beat the crap out of me. And when he was in fifth grade he broke my nose while we were playing football. So, I'm thinking he has a great chance of beating Tina! And now that I think of it, maybe he has a few issues with women! Go TODD!!!!

dantheurer

Hear Todd being interviewed LIVE tonight, Saturday, March 31st. 8PM Pacific, (10PM Central), on www.blacklightradio.com!

paincarema

Just heard Todds interview, great publicity. I know that the event will be a great success. HOWEVER being Tinas sister I know she can beat him. Todd failed to mention that over Thanksgiving weekend Tina was helping to put an engine in my brothers car and she picked up the car engine all by herself. She also pulls around pallets with hundreds of pounds on them all day at work. GO TINA !!!!

tenni08

If you missed hearing Todd in last night's interview, they're replaying the show TODAY (Sunday, April 1) at 10AM and 4PM Pacific. It's a 2 hour show and Todd appears at the start of the 2nd hour, so he'll be on again at 11AM and 5PM Pacific (1PM and 7PM Central).

www.blacklightradio.com

kath042

Yesterday was a big day! Todd was interviewed by 2 newspapers and the local ABC news station. And coincidentally, we ran into Tina on the street just as she was returning from her trip to Indiana! Tina's looking tough but Todd's staying positive! (I'm Todd's wife)

scu4693

todd you know me i got money riding on this, just kidding man have fun. GO TODD!!!!!
--Aaron

tenni08

Great articles featured in the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and the DesMoinesRegister.com today:

http://www.mtvernonlisbonsun.com/article.php?viewID=1050
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007704040359

paincarema

Just taled to Tina and she feelin pretty good. I am loving all the articles and the news story on channel 9. I am greatful for all the info I can get. I am sorry that I can't be there in person to be a part of all the fun. Please keep updating so I can be a part of it. Thanks to all. Annette (Tinas sister)

tenni08

The story was picked up by the local ABC Sports News (channel 9) and aired twice this evening! For those who missed it, you can watch the video here:

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/6876042.html?video=YHI&t=a#

suegradwell

Go Todd !!!!!!!!!!!! Love, MOM, your BIGGEST fan!

ExiledPlatypus

Anybody who knew these two back then would not have at all been surprised that Tina won. With all do respect to her femininity Tina could have not only played football in high school but would have been competitive. Poor Todd picked the wrong person to regain his honor because she is going to put him down again.

pnikhomv

Good luck Todd!!
Even though I voted for Tina, I hope you win!!! =)

kath042

Todd and Tina were interviewed today by the local CBS news station at the Mount Vernon Elementary School, where the original competition took place. It should air in Iowa at 6PM & 10PM either tonight or tomorrow. I'll post back when we know!

kath042

CBS KGAN just ran their story on Todd and Tina at 6PM here in Iowa and they're running it again at 10PM.

paincarema

Please post a link on the site I can't find the story on KGANs internet site. I am keeping up with this through the net so please keep me posted.

tenni08

Found the link to the CBS KGAN story (unfortunately no video):

http://www.kgan.com/csArticles/articles/000031/003154.htm

kath042

Todd will be on the national Bob & Tom Radio Show today, April 6th, at 7:25am CST. Check their website for local station listings:

http://www.bobandtom.com

meythodrider

Tina has no chance! I mean Todd! or Tina or?!?!?!

Gross

Todd, as you know we are looking forward to this. Only you could pull this off...where did all this publicity come from? Hey, I missed the Bob & Tom show since it was over an hour late so I hope you will have a way for us to listen to it on the website. Good luck tomorrow! Lisa Gross

kellyg

I wish I could be there for your big day Todd! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!! =)

scu4693

way to go Todd

Gross

Thanks Todd & Tina for a great show....and for those of you that missed it, too bad...it was AWESOME! ~Stacy, Lisa, Lauren, Abby & Megan Gross