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Report – Under 110kg (2013) WSF World Strongman Championship – Dec 20th

WSF World Strongman Championship U-110 was held in Lvov (Ukraine), Dec,20,2013. This championship was attended by 12 athletes from different countries. Mikhail Vysochanskii (StrongmanRUS team, coach Minaev Alexey) represented Russia. Also for a World champion’s title fought Vladimir Reksha (UKR), Vitaliy Gerasimov (UKR), Hamza Primov (UZB), Dmitriy Naranov (KAZ), Maris Rozentals (LAT), Krzsysztof Kacnerski (POL), Laslo… Continue reading Report – Under 110kg (2013) WSF World Strongman Championship – Dec 20th

Teenage Malaysian Strongman Zarol Alfiyan takes on the Strongest Men in SCL Finals

Zarol Alfiyan

When Strongman Champions League rolls into a country they invite that country’s strongest men to compete. So when it came to the Final Strongman Champions League event in Malaysia, today’s subject ZAROL ALFIYAN was part of the competition. Phil Burgess:  You recently competed in the Final Strongman Champions League competition in your home country of… Continue reading Teenage Malaysian Strongman Zarol Alfiyan takes on the Strongest Men in SCL Finals

Scott’s 10 year journey – Scott Cummine – Canadian Strongman

Scott Cummine (photo courtesy of Per Gunnar Roalkvam)

It may have taken 10 years but in September 2013, Canadian Strongman Scott Cummine achieved his dream of competing at the  World’s Strongest Man competition. Here is his story and what he learned. Phil Burgess:You started in Strongman in 2003 and 50 competitions later you achieved one of you goals to compete at WSM 2013,… Continue reading Scott’s 10 year journey – Scott Cummine – Canadian Strongman

UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…

Lloyd Renals Deadlift Giants Live - Photo Courtesy of Jon Boyles

UK Strongman Lloyd Renals  has only been on the strongman scene for a few years, but already this newbie, is rising up the ranks, culminating with a trip to the 2013 World’s Strongest Man heats. Phil Burgess: Firstly can you give us your basic stats? Lloyd Renals: I’m 28 years old, 6’2″ and weigh between 150 and 165… Continue reading UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…

2013 Australia’s Strongest Man (Under 105kg) Comp Report

2013 Australia's Strongest Man Under 105kg -The Entrance NSW - 9th Nov

The 2013 Australia’s Strongest Man (under 105kg) is now complete and the winners have been named, and are probably consuming victory drinks as this is typed.  So to keep in tune with them, as I type up each event, I will drink a beer.  (tonight tipple – Coopers Pale Ale)  It works well 6 events… Continue reading 2013 Australia’s Strongest Man (Under 105kg) Comp Report

The Strongman Form Guide – 2013 Australia’s Strongest Man (under 105kg)

          The Form Guide by Phil Burgess This guide is a tongue in cheek and hopefully interesting and funny insight into the competitors for the 2013 Australia’s Strongest Man under 105kg competition, on the 9th November, 2013 at The Entrance, in New South Wales. 1. Pramesh Silwal (NSW) One of the… Continue reading The Strongman Form Guide – 2013 Australia’s Strongest Man (under 105kg)

Here Comes Johnny – Under 105kg American Strongman – Johnny Wasiczko

Johnny Driving Home.

We thought it was about time we touched base with the American Light Heavyweight, Strongman Johnny Wasiczko, and here is the interview…. Phil Burgess:   How did you get involved in the sport of strongman? Johnny Wasiczko:  I got involved in strongman almost as a fluke. I saw a poster for a NAS contest (North… Continue reading Here Comes Johnny – Under 105kg American Strongman – Johnny Wasiczko

GIllian McRae – Long Journey to a New Beginning

As I talk to many people involved in the world of strongman/woman, I am always interested in how they became interested in the strength sports and what was their starting point. Canadian Gillian McRae is definitely not the strongest woman in the world and possibly not in Canada, but her path to get there has… Continue reading GIllian McRae – Long Journey to a New Beginning