Super Strong – Kati Luoto – 7 times Finland’s Strongest Woman

Kati Luoto, is 7 times, Finland’s Strongest Woman. If that’s not impressive enough then her Log Press at 110kg is as good as any Men’s under 90kg competitor. Phil Burgess:  Kati tell us a little about yourself? Kati Luoto: I’m a 40 years young, Strongwoman, Mother and Grandmother. I’m 172cm tall and weigh 86kg. I… Continue reading Super Strong – Kati Luoto – 7 times Finland’s Strongest Woman

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

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

5x Belgium’s Strongest Man – Jimmy Laureys – Strongman Crusader

Jimmy Laureys " Light Yoke Training" 345kg

Jimmy Laureys is the current 2012 and 5 times in total – Belgium’s Strongest Man. His crusade as you will see is not just to become a top competitor, but to also raise the profile of the sport in his country.     Phil Burgess: You have won Belgium’s Strongest Man 5 years in a… Continue reading 5x Belgium’s Strongest Man – Jimmy Laureys – Strongman Crusader

US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.

In 2010 Carlos Reyes took out the Teenage national – lightweight title. He then made a name for himself in the lightweight division of NAS. Now he has his PRO-CARD. Lets find out more. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Strongman competitions? Carlos Reyes:  I first got involved with strongman training through a training… Continue reading US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.