Arnold Schwarzenegger was renowned for his great arm development in the world of bodybuilding, but he shares more than this with todays blast from the past Manfred Hoeberl. They are both Austrian by birth, and come from the town of Graz. Manfred Hoeberl was successful in Bodybuilding in the 1990’s, but always struggled from a… Continue reading Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
Author: Phil Burgess
Loved watching Strength Sports through my early childhood and now I have the privilege of interviewing some of the greatest strength athletes to have graced this planet.
Interview with Colin Bryce – Worlds Strongest Man Commentator and Head Referee
Colin Bryce may not be the first name that comes to your head when you think about the worlds strongest man competition, but as the Head Referee and one of the commentary team he plays a huge role. He has been involved with the competition for many years and has met many of the past… Continue reading Interview with Colin Bryce – Worlds Strongest Man Commentator and Head Referee
14 Questions with Robert Wilkerson – Raw Squat Superstar – International Powerlifter
Robert Wilkerson was a name I came across recently, but upon looking at his powerlifting footage, I realised that he was a colussus. Where Andy Bolton is top of his game with Benedikt Magnussen in the Deadlift, Robert Wilkerson is top of his game in the Squat, with little or no equipment (Raw), which is… Continue reading 14 Questions with Robert Wilkerson – Raw Squat Superstar – International Powerlifter
10 Questions with Britain’s Andy Bolton – Top International Powerlifter
Andy Bolton is a British Powerlifter, who is one of the strongest guys on this planet. I just had to interview Andy and I was thrilled when I got my opportunity. We spoke about Powerlifting, and the massive impression he has made and is still making on the record books. This is despite of the… Continue reading 10 Questions with Britain’s Andy Bolton – Top International Powerlifter
American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Zack MacCarley is the current under 105kg National American Strongman Champion. Whilst that’s impressive in itself, he is also only 23 years old. We caught up and spoke about winning the Strongman Championship, Being Natural v Steroids, Exercise form, Strongman Camaraderie and his Heroes. PB: You recently took out the title of 2011 National American Strongman… Continue reading American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
It is always an honour to speak with a top international strongman, and with today’s strongman interview it is even more pleasing as he is also from the land of the Vikings, Norway. Espen Aune is a Worlds Strongest Man competitor and holder of the 2011 Norway’s Strongest Man title. PB: OK, Espen, tell me… Continue reading Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
For my next international strongman interview it was a little nostalgic. Paul Pirjol has won the title of Romania’s Paul Pirjol – International Strongman from Romania Strongest man in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Twenty-one years ago I visited the beautiful and interesting country of Romania not knowing that a baby that was born in that year… Continue reading Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
Strongwoman Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman 3x America’s Strongest Woman
When I recently interviewed Australian Strongwoman Sue Metcalf, she mentioned to me that I should definitely speak to Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman, who had recently won the title of America’s Strongest Woman (for the third time) in the strongwoman lightweight division. Whilst that was extremely impressive, it was the throw-away remark by Sue that I should ask her about… Continue reading Strongwoman Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman 3x America’s Strongest Woman
America’s Strongest Woman 2011- Runner-Up- Sue Metcalf
Since I came across Strong Woman Sue Metcalf a year ago, I have been tracking her progress, and when I heard about her placing runner-up at America’s Strongest Woman (is that an oxymoron as she’s Australian?) I knew I had to speak to her. So here is the interview I did with Sue fresh from… Continue reading America’s Strongest Woman 2011- Runner-Up- Sue Metcalf
Hororata International Highland Games 2011 by Moe Westmoreland
Friday 4th November – Getting to Hororata International Highland Games Competition To Travel to my first International Highland Games competition at Hororata New Zealand, it was an early 5am start. Driving down the mountain (Blue Mountains) I picked up Big Luke Reynolds before travelling to Sydney International airport. Once at the airport we met… Continue reading Hororata International Highland Games 2011 by Moe Westmoreland
