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
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.
Eduardo Visciglia – South America’s Strongest Man 2012
It was no surprise to me, to hear that Argentinean Strongman Eduardo Visciglia, currently South America’s Strongest Man, was formerly a rugby union player. I have always known that Argentinean made great rugby players, tough rugged physiques and mental toughness. Naturally these are the perfect ingredients to create a Strongman. Here we find out more about Eduardo… Continue reading Eduardo Visciglia – South America’s Strongest Man 2012
Super Strong Kristin Rhodes – 5x America’s Strongest Woman
As I put together the finishing touches on this interview Kristin Rhodes is competing in the World’s Strongest Woman event. She is the favourite for that event which is understandable seeing as she has been America’s Strongest Woman 5 times already.. We caught up with her, days before she flew to Finland to compete. Phil… Continue reading Super Strong Kristin Rhodes – 5x America’s Strongest Woman
Life begins at 30 – Konstantin Ilin – Ukrainian Strongman
Konstantin Ilin is a former Ukrainian Strongest Man winner in 2009. He also has Strongman Pedigree in qualifying twice for the World’s Strongest Man, and has competed frequently in the Strongman Champions League. This is more impressive when you consider that he is 37 now and didn’t take up the sport until he was 30.… Continue reading Life begins at 30 – Konstantin Ilin – Ukrainian Strongman
Moe Westmoreland – Australian Highland Games Champion 2012
Moe Westmoreland is the guy who reignited my passion for the sport of Strongman. It has been interesting to watch his journey from state level Strongman to now being the 2012 Australian Highland Games Champion. Phil Burgess: You recently competed at the Australian Highland Games Championships, where you came in second overall, to Pat Hellier… Continue reading Moe Westmoreland – Australian Highland Games Champion 2012
US Strongman Dave Ostlund – Mr Tacky
Dave Ostlund is a top US Strongman, but more than that he is the man who bought Elite Tacky to the Strongman world. He has competed in over 60 strongman competitions, in a range of federations, and has placed highly in all of them. Phil Burgess: You competed in 58 competitions between 2004 and 2010,… Continue reading US Strongman Dave Ostlund – Mr Tacky
2011 Portugal’s Strongest Man – Aderito Santos – Do Great Powerlifters make Great Strongmen?
Aderito Santos 3x times Portugal’s Strongest Man explains in this interview how and why, he believes great Powerlifters do not necessarily make great Strongmen. He also opens up on his career, and tells us more about his journey in the sport. This is one of my favourite interviews to date. Phil Burgess: How did you… Continue reading 2011 Portugal’s Strongest Man – Aderito Santos – Do Great Powerlifters make Great Strongmen?
Strongman Dan Macri – The Real Western Force
Dan Macri is one of the top contenders for the 2012 Australia’s Strongest Man title. I met Dan at the Giants Live Event in Melbourne in March and recently caught up with him to see where he is at now…. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in Strongman? And what is your greatest achievement… Continue reading Strongman Dan Macri – The Real Western Force
Britain’s Strongest Schoolgirl – Bronwyn Taylor
At 15, Powerlifter Bronwyn Taylor completed a 125kg Raw Deadlift. At 16, she placed 6th in Britain’s Strongest Woman. What will she achieve at 17, 18 and 19 and beyond….? Phil Burgess: You are 16 years old and still at school, what do your classmates think of you doing Powerlifting? Bronwyn Taylor: Most of my… Continue reading Britain’s Strongest Schoolgirl – Bronwyn Taylor
Results of latest stage of WSF Cup – Turkey 12th/13th October
Latvian Rolands Gulbis wins latest stage of WSF World Cup in Dinizli, Turkey. The Ministry of Sport of Turkey and Governor of Dinizli saw much value in our competition and organization in the Traditional Sport Festival. They will support WSF next year & Gökhan Sonbahar will organize the stage of World Cup in Dinizli again!… Continue reading Results of latest stage of WSF Cup – Turkey 12th/13th October
