In this second part of a this interview, we speak to this energetic South African Strength Athlete and former National Judo Representative, about how being bullied changed the course of his life.
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.
Andre Englebrecht – Challenging the Unknown – Episode 2 – Strongheart TV
In this first part of a two part interview, we speak to this energetic South African Strength Athlete and former National Judo Representative, about his life to date, and how he changed his mindset to overcome an incredibly serious injury.
The Better Man – Shane Grierson-Jones – Inspirational Husband, Dad and Athlete
For me the sport of strongman is dotted with amazing characters with fascinating stories. After having a years break from the sport, it is talking to people like Shane that makes me feel like I’ve come home by coming back to Strongman. Shane Grierson-Jones is strong in his own right, but it’s the passion in… Continue reading The Better Man – Shane Grierson-Jones – Inspirational Husband, Dad and Athlete
Stef Mattens – Strongman World Rankings Guru speaks out.
There are many unheralded people behind the sport of strongman around the World. Stef Mattens would have to be in the top 5. He has created his own Strongman ranking system and even does birthday greetings for every strongman. He has pure love for the sport and the people involved. So now is the time… Continue reading Stef Mattens – Strongman World Rankings Guru speaks out.
Northern Voices – Magnus ver Magnusson and Andrew Cairney
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WSF World Cup in India – At 50yrs Mark Felix Wins…
WSF World Cup 2016 – India, Varanasi From 9 to 11 April, held in India, this was a historical event for the development of World Strongmen Federation, and the sport of Strongman in India. As the first congress meeting of WSF, it brought together representatives from 20 countries. It was approved by the new president of… Continue reading WSF World Cup in India – At 50yrs Mark Felix Wins…
Eben Le Roux speaks out – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man
One of the guys I speak to regularly and greatly respect is Eben Le Roux, the currently Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man, and Australia’s Strongest Man. In this interview he speaks candidly about himself as an athlete and also the sport in general. PB: I rate you in the top 5 greatest Australian Strongmen ever, what would you… Continue reading Eben Le Roux speaks out – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man
Strongman Italia Style – Angelo Di Filippo
At Viking Strength we regularly talk to the top names in the sport, however sometimes competitors who may have not yet scaled the summits can be just as interesting to talk to. Here I spent 10 mins with Italian Strongman Competitor Angelo Di Filippo. PB: So how did you get involved in the sport of… Continue reading Strongman Italia Style – Angelo Di Filippo
Strongwoman Alana Curnow – The Stone Conqueror
In the 2015 season Alana Curnow was one of the most successful and determined strongman athletes in Australia. Then she topped it with a record Atlas Stone Lift of 138.2kg. So it was great to have 10 mins to catch up with her.. PB: So we know Alana the Strongwoman, when you’re not… Continue reading Strongwoman Alana Curnow – The Stone Conqueror
WSF World Cup Strongman Event
The traditional Strongman tournament PROFORM WSF World Cup was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 3rd May. There was hot weather and hot battles to determine who is the strongest. 14 athletes from 13 countries, 6 hard events. New Polish star – Mateusz won pretty handedly with 4 out of 6 events and seems to be an… Continue reading WSF World Cup Strongman Event
