Daniel Gracia competed in 2012 at his first Strongman Champions League Event , competing against some legends of the sport. Not a bad feat for a man from the Rock of Gibraltar, and what makes it more special was that he was competing in his hometown. Phil Burgess: You recently competed at the Strongman Champions… Continue reading Rock of Gibraltar – Daniel Gracia – Strongman
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.
World Strongman Federation 2013 Event Schedule
April – PROFORM WSF World Cup 1st stage – Tashkent, Uzbekistan April – WSF World Cup 2nd stage – Aktau, Kazakhstan May – WSF World Cup 3rd stage – Hungary May – WSF World Cup 4th stage – Russia June – WSF World Cup 5th stage – Holland June – Europian Championship – WSF… Continue reading World Strongman Federation 2013 Event Schedule
The Brick – Nick Maloni <105kg Australias Strongest Man 2012
There are Strongmen and then there are Entertainers, Nick Maloni, was a crowd favourite in the 2012 Australia’s Strongest Man competition, where this strongman took out the under 105kg division. Phil Burgess: You recently won the 2012 Under 105kg Australia’s Strongest Man Title. What does it mean to you to win this? What other titles have… Continue reading The Brick – Nick Maloni <105kg Australias Strongest Man 2012
5x Belgium’s Strongest Man – Jimmy Laureys – Strongman Crusader
Jimmy Laureys is the current 2012 and 5 times in total – Belgium’s Strongest Man. His crusade as you will see is not just to become a top competitor, but to also raise the profile of the sport in his country. Phil Burgess: You have won Belgium’s Strongest Man 5 years in a… Continue reading 5x Belgium’s Strongest Man – Jimmy Laureys – Strongman Crusader
The Rise of the Georgians – Strongman Konstantine Janashia
Konstantine Janashia is an Exciting Georgian Strongman, who has just started on the International Strongman Circuit. Like many ancient cultures Georgia has a long history of strength sports over thousands of years, with events such as “Live Cattle Carrying” amongst them. Today in Georgia the World of Strongman is opening up with a new federation,… Continue reading The Rise of the Georgians – Strongman Konstantine Janashia
US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.
In 2010 Carlos Reyes took out the Teenage national – lightweight title. He then made a name for himself in the lightweight division of NAS. Now he has his PRO-CARD. Lets find out more. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Strongman competitions? Carlos Reyes: I first got involved with strongman training through a training… Continue reading US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.
Rising to the Top – Sean Kennedy – 2012 UK’s Strongest Man u105kg class
This weeks interview is with Sean Kennedy, the 2012 UK’s Strongest Man in the under 105kg class. Sean shares with us, the story behind him getting involved in the sport and the twist and turns along the way, leading to him rising to the top. Phil Burgess: You recently won the 2012 Under 105kg UK’s… Continue reading Rising to the Top – Sean Kennedy – 2012 UK’s Strongest Man u105kg class
2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man – Tristen O’Brien
Tristen O’Brien was recently crowned 2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man. South Africa is a country renowned for the Springboks, the national rugby union team. One of their stand-out features is the size and strength of the players. These characteristics are perfect for the sport of Strongman, and yep you guessed it, Tristen was a former… Continue reading 2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man – Tristen O’Brien
Results – 2012 WSF World Strongman Championship (<110kg) in Ukraine
Official Press Release below, as provided by Vladislav Redkin. WSF, Strongman Federation of Ukraine and Professional League of Strongman of Ukraine presents: The most expected event in the world of power extreme took place in Kiev, Ukraine on December 16 – there was determined the world champion in the 110 kg weight category and the… Continue reading Results – 2012 WSF World Strongman Championship (<110kg) in Ukraine
World’s Strongest Teacher – Dutch Strongman Alex Moonen
Alex Moonen is probably the strongest teacher in the World, and owns a Judo World Championship Bronze Medal. So if you are a student of Alex’s, you’d better not make him angry…. 🙂 Lets find out more about Alex, and find out how this guy is making great strides in the sport of Strongman.… Continue reading World’s Strongest Teacher – Dutch Strongman Alex Moonen
