Chris Rae is a BIG man with a BIG name in Australian Weightlifting, he has recently turned his hand to Strongman competitions with some success too. His past however has been checkered with many highs and also many lows. To do Chris justice as he has really beared his soul in this interview, we will… Continue reading Chris Rae – Australian Strongman and Former Gold Medal Weightlifter Part 1 of 2
Author: Phil Burgess
Loved watching Strength Sports through my early childhood and now I have the privilege of interviewing some of the greatest strength athletes to have graced this planet.
Jarno Jokinen 2011 Finland’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
For some people success comes quickly. However in the case of Finnish Strongman Jarno Jokinen it took 14 years to achieve his dream of becoming Finland’s Strongest Man, the title he finally claimed in 2011.. Over to Jarno to tell us his story. Phil Burgess: Jarno, you are currently Finlands Strongest Man 2011, what did… Continue reading Jarno Jokinen 2011 Finland’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?
I came across You-Tube videos of strongman Bruno Leal, lifting barrels, flipping tyres, and you could see that he had that entertainer quality. He was putting on a show, not just lifting heavy stuff. So the time had come to put Portugal on the Viking Strength Strongman Map, and we thought that Bruno would be a… Continue reading Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?
Rósa Birgisdóttir – Rising Icelandic Strongwoman
They say that the camera never lies, so when I came across photos of Strongwoman Rosa Birgisdóttir and what she could lift, I knew we had to interview her as a “Rising Star”. And besides she seemed like a really nice person too…. Phil Burgess: How did you get into powerlifting and how long have you… Continue reading Rósa Birgisdóttir – Rising Icelandic Strongwoman
Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Elbrus Nigmatullin is a leading and very popular Russian Strongman. He is a successful Strongman, University Lecturer, Personal Trainer, Cultural Advocate and Deputy of the Legislative Assembly and in his spare time he goes to the Disco! So lets meet Elbrus.. Viking Strength: How popular are strongman competitions in Russia , and do many people know who… Continue reading Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Strongwoman – Gemma Magnusson – Strong in many ways..
Gemma Magnusson is Britain’s greatest strongwoman and one of the best in the world. I was so tempted to title this article “Don’t mess with Mrs Magnusson” but I dont think this would portray Gemma as she really is. She is strong physically, but.. also mentally and spiritually. Whilst her personal success is important for… Continue reading Strongwoman – Gemma Magnusson – Strong in many ways..
Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
Gerhard Van Staden is a man with two great passions, he is an International Strongman competitor but also he is also passionate about protecting Lions. So lets dive in and learn more about Gerhard…. In 2011 you were the winner of the South African Strongest Man Competition. How did this feel and was this the… Continue reading Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
Jeremy Hogg – New Zealand Strongman- Out from under the Radar in 2012 !!
Jeremy Hogg Flies under the Radar. He is one of the best strongman competitors in Australia (originally from New Zealand), but he gets little publicity. Just doing a google search on him comes up with very little. So here at Viking Strength we are going to change that and lift him above the radar so… Continue reading Jeremy Hogg – New Zealand Strongman- Out from under the Radar in 2012 !!
The Journey Back – Andrew Gillie – Highland Games competitor
Five years ago Andrew Gillie from Canton in New York State, USA, was a happily married father of two young boys , who loved competing in Highland Games competitions and lifting weights. However the world was about to come crashing down. This comment posted on Facebook, drew my attention: ….5 years ago I suffered a… Continue reading The Journey Back – Andrew Gillie – Highland Games competitor
Interview with Geoff Capes – Former World’s Strongest Man (1980’s)
Geoff Capes may not have been the strongest man ever to have competed in a Worlds Strongest Man competition, but as a child growing up he was an idol, who I was fortunate enough to meet one day as a 10 year old when he visited our school. Once a year my dad and myself… Continue reading Interview with Geoff Capes – Former World’s Strongest Man (1980’s)
