After the record attempt was all said and done, and they were doing the interview with Tom Stoltman, I ran back and got some better tacky, and I was able to lap the 603lb (274kg) stone.
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Stirring the Australian Strongman Pot -Mitchell Hooper
Mitchell Hooper hit the Australian Strongman scene like a “Bat out of Hell (well he’s actually from Canada)”, and his strongman feats have been hugely impressive, and he’s even managed to unintentionally create a controversy in the Australian Strongman community. I wanted to find out more about this young guy who pulled a 435kg conventional… Continue reading Stirring the Australian Strongman Pot -Mitchell Hooper
UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…
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…
Big Weights to Big Ships – Regin Vagadal – Former International Strongman
Halfway between Iceland and Norway sits the group of islands called the Faroe Islands. It is from here that our next Strongman comes – Regin Vagadal. He burst onto the scene in 1994, and whilst only competing for 8 years, he achieved alot. Now retired from Strongman, he captains a Norwegian Rescue Ship, making the… Continue reading Big Weights to Big Ships – Regin Vagadal – Former International Strongman
Graham Hicks – Training Countdown to Worlds Strongest Man 2012 (Video)
video courtesy of Voice of Strongman, Martin Cee
King of Kings – Zydrunas Savickas – Interview with Vikingstrength.com
There is no name bigger in the current strongman world, than the King himself Zydrunas Savickas. Quite Simply he is a Living Legend.. Phil Burgess: How did you get started in Strongman Competitions? Zydrunas Savickas: I saw strongman sport on TV and start to dream that I can also be very strong. I WANTED TO BE THE… Continue reading King of Kings – Zydrunas Savickas – Interview with Vikingstrength.com
Doing Cartwheels – English Strongman Rob Frampton
In most sports when you reach your late 30’s your career is over. However in the case of English Strongman Rob Frampton, last year at 38, he earned an invite to the 2011 World’s Strongest Man competition, lets find out more. Phil Burgess: How did you first get involved in strongman competitions? Rob Frampton: I first… Continue reading Doing Cartwheels – English Strongman Rob Frampton
USA Strongman Mike Burke – Beating the Pain Barrier
I met strongman Mike Burke at the 2012 Giants Live Event, in Melbourne, Australia. Just shaking the hand of strongman Mike Burke was an awesome experience due to the size of them, which explains his amazing grip strength. However the real strength he showed in this event was of competing with a painful injury, then… Continue reading USA Strongman Mike Burke – Beating the Pain Barrier
The Dutch Giant – Richard van der Linden – Strongman
Our tour of the Strongman World, takes us this week to the Netherlands, and to a chat we had with Richard van der Linden, one of the biggest ever Dutch Strongman competitors. Phil Burgess: What’s your Age, Height and Weight? Richard Van Der Linden: I’m 43 years old, 2 meters tall and I weigh 168kg. Phil… Continue reading The Dutch Giant – Richard van der Linden – Strongman
Odd Haugen – The Everlasting Strongman..
Odd Haugen gives hope to all those older strongmen, that you can still compete into your 50’s and do extremely well. He is a legend and one person that I especially look up to, as do many other rising and established top strongmen. Here is Odd.. Phil Burgess: You have stated “We have several American Pro’s… Continue reading Odd Haugen – The Everlasting Strongman..
