After watching Rafal Kobylarz winning the Strongman Champions League event in Latvia, it was time to interview this new force in Polish Strongman. Phil Burgess: How did you get into the sport of strongman? Did you do any other sports before? Rafal Kobylarz: I started to train in the gym and decided to try my… Continue reading The New Force in Polish Strongman – Rafal Kobylarz
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So you want to run a strongman competition? 6 lessons learned the hard way.
So you want to run a Strongman Comp?? 6 lessons learned, the hard way… Its great when people step up to the plate, to run their first strongman comp. I thought it might be useful to share some lessons I’ve learned in running a few comps in Australia. 1. Test all the events beforehand If… Continue reading So you want to run a strongman competition? 6 lessons learned the hard way.
Inder Singh and the 2014 India’s Strongest Man Competition
I was surprised when I heard that there was a 2014 India’s Strongest Man competition. Which is a little bit dumb, really when the country has over 1 billion people, but then does China have a China’s Strongest Man competition??? Ok back to the script, the 2014 India’s Strongest Man competition was held recently and… Continue reading Inder Singh and the 2014 India’s Strongest Man Competition
Continued…A Weekend with Giants
So here we are its March 8th, 2014, and I’m in Dreamland. Well actually its 2014 Giants Live in Melbourne, but as they say at the moment I’m “living the Dream.” To help officiate this event is like being David Attenborough watching the animals close up in their natural environment. Now I’m not calling these guys… Continue reading Continued…A Weekend with Giants
Teenage Malaysian Strongman Zarol Alfiyan takes on the Strongest Men in SCL Finals
When Strongman Champions League rolls into a country they invite that country’s strongest men to compete. So when it came to the Final Strongman Champions League event in Malaysia, today’s subject ZAROL ALFIYAN was part of the competition. Phil Burgess: You recently competed in the Final Strongman Champions League competition in your home country of… Continue reading Teenage Malaysian Strongman Zarol Alfiyan takes on the Strongest Men in SCL Finals
Scott’s 10 year journey – Scott Cummine – Canadian Strongman
It may have taken 10 years but in September 2013, Canadian Strongman Scott Cummine achieved his dream of competing at the World’s Strongest Man competition. Here is his story and what he learned. Phil Burgess:You started in Strongman in 2003 and 50 competitions later you achieved one of you goals to compete at WSM 2013,… Continue reading Scott’s 10 year journey – Scott Cummine – Canadian Strongman
UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…
UK Strongman Lloyd Renals has only been on the strongman scene for a few years, but already this newbie, is rising up the ranks, culminating with a trip to the 2013 World’s Strongest Man heats. Phil Burgess: Firstly can you give us your basic stats? Lloyd Renals: I’m 28 years old, 6’2″ and weigh between 150 and 165… Continue reading UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…
Here Comes Johnny – Under 105kg American Strongman – Johnny Wasiczko
We thought it was about time we touched base with the American Light Heavyweight, Strongman Johnny Wasiczko, and here is the interview…. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in the sport of strongman? Johnny Wasiczko: I got involved in strongman almost as a fluke. I saw a poster for a NAS contest (North… Continue reading Here Comes Johnny – Under 105kg American Strongman – Johnny Wasiczko
2013 World Cup Strongman “HOLLAND’S GOT POWER” Competition Report
Over 1000 visitors were present throughout the day on June 10th, 2013 to watch a Battle of Titans, an International World Cup Strongman contest where the competition was very large, where everyone was to each other a risk. They came from Romania, Russia, Sweden, Spain, Georgia, Ukraine, Denmark, Finland and more places. The competition was refereed… Continue reading 2013 World Cup Strongman “HOLLAND’S GOT POWER” Competition Report
Strongman in Armenia – VOSTAN GEVORGYAN – Rising Strongman Competitor
Armenia is a country which many people know little about. Vostan Gevorgyan is a Strongman from Armenia, who is looking to put his country on the map through the sport of Strongman. A former national champion in Arm Wrestling he now is training full-time to fulfil his potential in Strongman. Phil Burgess: Tell us… Continue reading Strongman in Armenia – VOSTAN GEVORGYAN – Rising Strongman Competitor
