Stefan Solvi Petursson – Icelandic Strongman In my previous conversations with Sigfus Fossdal, Icelandic Powerlifting Giant, he spoke highly of a fellow Strongman and Icelander Stefan Solvi Petursson. After doing a bit of online research on this guy I could see that he is big name in the world of strongman, finishing 4th in the… Continue reading Icelandic Strongman – Stefan Solvi Petturson
Warrick Brant – Australia’s International Strongman
Strongman Warrick Brant I came across Strongman Warrick Brant’s name only a few months ago, which was strange considering that he is one of the strongest men, if not the strongest, representing Australia on the world stage. It appears that whilst people are aware of Derek Boyer from his Gladiator days as Titan, Warrick has suffered… Continue reading Warrick Brant – Australia’s International Strongman
Eben Le Roux – Foshan City (China) International Strongman Comp
Australian Strongman Eben Le Roux speaks about the “Foshan City” We caught up with Eben Le Roux about 6 months ago but just recently we heard Eben got an invite to an International Strongman comp in “Foshan City” China. Therefore we thought it would be good to catch up with him and find out what… Continue reading Eben Le Roux – Foshan City (China) International Strongman Comp
The 398lb Powerlifting Giant – Sigfus Fossdal – A Year on.
The Powerlifting Giant – A Year on. Over a year ago, I interviewed Powerlifting World Champion Sigfus Fossdal of Iceland for Viking Supplements, and the interview was extremely popular with people around the world. A year later I thought it would be good to touch base with him again to see how he had gone… Continue reading The 398lb Powerlifting Giant – Sigfus Fossdal – A Year on.
Powerlifting Father and Son Style – Bill and Zach Gibson (USA)
I was recently contacted by Bill Gibson, who wanted to let me know how proud he was of his son’s powerlifting achievements, and on his own progress. As a father myself I could understand the bond he has with his son, which grows stronger both literally and metaphorically, by them both sharing the passion of… Continue reading Powerlifting Father and Son Style – Bill and Zach Gibson (USA)
Interview with Todd Whiter – 60Kg Strength Athlete.
It could be fair to say that Viking Supplements interviews to-date have always focused on the big strength athletes, however you dont need to big to be strong. The interview below is a case in point. Todd Whiter is 18 years old and competes in the 60Kg class in the Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation. His Deadlift… Continue reading Interview with Todd Whiter – 60Kg Strength Athlete.
Interview with Fred Hatfield (Dr Squat) – Strength Legend
I first came across the strength training articles of Fred Hatfield when I was a teenager reading through various Bodybuilding Magazines. His articles were always provacative and well written, with plenty of science to back up the content. It has always been a personal ambition to interview Fred Hatfield for the Viking Supplements blog, and… Continue reading Interview with Fred Hatfield (Dr Squat) – Strength Legend
Interview with Sue "Stone Queen" Metcalf, one strong lady !
I met Sue Metcalf a Strongwoman competitor from Queensland at the FitX Expo in Melbourne this year. We have spoken several times since and she kindly offered to do this interview to give an insight into her career in Strongwoman. OK, up front, I have to say that by my standards this is a long… Continue reading Interview with Sue "Stone Queen" Metcalf, one strong lady !
Eben Le Roux – Australian Strongman Competitor
I met Eben at the 2011 FitX strongman competition in Melbourne, I was impressed by his friendliness and humbleness, a genuine nice guy, who also happens to be ridiculously strong 🙂 Phil: Where were you born? Eben: Virginia, South Africa Phil: What sports/ interests did you have as a child? Eben: I very much enjoyed… Continue reading Eben Le Roux – Australian Strongman Competitor
Mark Wells – Australian Strongman Competitor
I met Mark Wells for the first time at FitX in Melbourne this year. Unfortunately he was unable to compete in all the events due to being severely affected by the flu, which he picked up flying back from the Arnold Strongman Event in the US. Phil: Where were you born? Mark: Born in Adelaide,… Continue reading Mark Wells – Australian Strongman Competitor
