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Stoke Builder Wins Bricklaying Superbowl
19 Aug
Summary
- Dale Wherton laid 859 bricks in one hour to win.
- He will travel to Las Vegas to compete in world championships.
- Whereton discovered his passion for bricklaying on his first day of college.
Dale Wherton, a former bricklayer with two decades of experience, has triumphed in the "Super Trowel" competition, often dubbed "the superbowl of bricklaying." He demonstrated exceptional skill by laying 859 bricks within a single hour, securing his championship title.
This remarkable achievement has earned Wherton a trip to Las Vegas to compete against global champions in the Spec Mix brickwork 500. Reflecting on his success, Wherton expressed his excitement, comparing the opportunity to boxers dreaming of competing in Vegas.
Whereton's journey in bricklaying began at Burslem College, now part of Stoke-on-Trent College. He vividly recalls realizing his career path on his very first day, the moment he first held a trowel.
