10 Minutes with Icelandic Strongwoman – Lilja Jonsdottir

Recently when I spoke with Gemma Magnusson, she spoke of the determination of the Icelandic Women, so when I heard of an up and coming Icelandic lightweight strongwoman Lilja Jonsdottir, I had to interview her. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in the sport of strongman, and what weight division do you compete in?… Continue reading 10 Minutes with Icelandic Strongwoman – Lilja Jonsdottir

2013 World Cup Strongman “HOLLAND’S GOT POWER” Competition Report

Competition Poster

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

Vostan winning a MAS Wrestling Event

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

10 Questions with Strongman Shane Jerman – Britain’s Strongest Man Under 80kg

There is an increasing number of lightweight strongman competitors worldwide, and one of the most successful of these is the British Strongman Athlete – SHANE JERMAN. Editors Note: Since this interview was recorded, Shane just this weekend won Englands Most Powerful Man Under 105kg !!! Phil Burgess:  How did you get involved in strongman? Shane… Continue reading 10 Questions with Strongman Shane Jerman – Britain’s Strongest Man Under 80kg

April 2013 – No.3 – Viking Strength Strongman Radio

                                        Viking Strength Strongman Radio is a show all about the sport of strongman. The monthly episodes feature athletes and specialists in the area of strongman to provide a fun but informative listening experience.    … Continue reading April 2013 – No.3 – Viking Strength Strongman Radio

Rock of Gibraltar – Daniel Gracia – Strongman

A novel deadlift idea...

Daniel Gracia competed in 2012 at his first Strongman Champions League Event , competing against some legends of the sport. Not a bad feat for a man from the Rock of Gibraltar, and what makes it more special was that he was competing in his hometown.  Phil Burgess:  You recently competed at the Strongman Champions… Continue reading Rock of Gibraltar – Daniel Gracia – Strongman

The Brick – Nick Maloni <105kg Australias Strongest Man 2012

Truck Pull Practice

There are Strongmen and then there are Entertainers, Nick Maloni, was a crowd favourite in the 2012 Australia’s Strongest Man competition, where this strongman took out the under 105kg division. Phil Burgess: You recently won the 2012 Under 105kg Australia’s Strongest Man Title.  What does it mean to you to win this?  What other titles have… Continue reading The Brick – Nick Maloni <105kg Australias Strongest Man 2012