Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2

Winning Gold in Weightlifting at Melbourne Commonwealth Games

Part 1 of this interview talked about Chris and his new found interest and success in the sport of Strongman in Australia. In Part 2 Chris tells us about his Olympic Weightlifting Career and the highs and extreme lows that he went through on this journey. Phil Burgess: You previously competed in Olympic Weightlifting for… Continue reading Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2

Chris Rae – Australian Strongman and Former Gold Medal Weightlifter Part 1 of 2

Chris Rae Strongman Throwing the Atlas Stones

Chris Rae is a BIG man with a BIG name in Australian Weightlifting, he has recently turned his hand to Strongman competitions with some success too.  His past however has been checkered with many highs and also many lows. To do Chris justice as he has really beared his soul in this interview, we will… Continue reading Chris Rae – Australian Strongman and Former Gold Medal Weightlifter Part 1 of 2