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..
Category: Athlete Interviews
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)
Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
Arnold Schwarzenegger was renowned for his great arm development in the world of bodybuilding, but he shares more than this with todays blast from the past Manfred Hoeberl. They are both Austrian by birth, and come from the town of Graz. Manfred Hoeberl was successful in Bodybuilding in the 1990’s, but always struggled from a… Continue reading Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
Interview with Colin Bryce – Worlds Strongest Man Commentator and Head Referee
Colin Bryce may not be the first name that comes to your head when you think about the worlds strongest man competition, but as the Head Referee and one of the commentary team he plays a huge role. He has been involved with the competition for many years and has met many of the past… Continue reading Interview with Colin Bryce – Worlds Strongest Man Commentator and Head Referee
14 Questions with Robert Wilkerson – Raw Squat Superstar – International Powerlifter
Robert Wilkerson was a name I came across recently, but upon looking at his powerlifting footage, I realised that he was a colussus. Where Andy Bolton is top of his game with Benedikt Magnussen in the Deadlift, Robert Wilkerson is top of his game in the Squat, with little or no equipment (Raw), which is… Continue reading 14 Questions with Robert Wilkerson – Raw Squat Superstar – International Powerlifter
10 Questions with Britain’s Andy Bolton – Top International Powerlifter
Andy Bolton is a British Powerlifter, who is one of the strongest guys on this planet. I just had to interview Andy and I was thrilled when I got my opportunity. We spoke about Powerlifting, and the massive impression he has made and is still making on the record books. This is despite of the… Continue reading 10 Questions with Britain’s Andy Bolton – Top International Powerlifter
American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Zack MacCarley is the current under 105kg National American Strongman Champion. Whilst that’s impressive in itself, he is also only 23 years old. We caught up and spoke about winning the Strongman Championship, Being Natural v Steroids, Exercise form, Strongman Camaraderie and his Heroes. PB: You recently took out the title of 2011 National American Strongman… Continue reading American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
