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.

Caber Hero – Kerry Overfelt – US Highland Games Champion

Kerry Overfelt has been a regular on the US Highland Games scene over many years, and has a wealth of knowledge. In this interview we touch base with Kerry and discuss his greatest achievements and lessons he has learnt along the way. Phil Burgess: How did you first get involved in competing in the Highland… Continue reading Caber Hero – Kerry Overfelt – US Highland Games Champion

King of Kings – Zydrunas Savickas – Interview with Vikingstrength.com

Big Z.

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

Doing Cartwheels

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

Speaking Out – Martin Cee – The Voice of Strongman

Watching Englishman Martin Cee commentate on a strongman competition is like watching an excited kid in a toy shop. A good commentator can transform an everyday competition into an exciting show, and this is what Martin has become renowned for….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in the sport of strongman? Martin Cee:… Continue reading Speaking Out – Martin Cee – The Voice of Strongman

Bison Blanc – Powerlifter Didier Michelon

Bison Blanc, Didier Michelon has an impressive bench press, especially when you consider he is almost 50 years old. We had this short interview with Didier where we learnt a little more about him. Phil Burgess: How old, How tall,and how much do you weigh? Dider Michelon: I am 49 years old (competing in the Master 2… Continue reading Bison Blanc – Powerlifter Didier Michelon

Big Man, Big Future, Big Heart – US Strongman Robert Oberst

Car Deadlift

Strongman Robert Oberst from the USA recently won the MetRx Odd Haugen Strength Challenge, in San Jose. As his star seems to be on the rise we had to interview this giant of a man, whose heart seems comparable to his stature. Phil Burgess: You recently won the heavyweight division of the MetRx Odd Haugen… Continue reading Big Man, Big Future, Big Heart – US Strongman Robert Oberst

RESULTS: Met Rx 2012 Odd Haugen Strength Challenge

Here are the results of the competition held in San Jose California, on the 15th July. The events were: Farmers Walk Axel Clean and Press Deadlift Super Yoke Stones of Strength (Light Weight)   Final  Placings   1 Douglas Brownfield 15.50   2 Jon Eklund                 15.00   3 Kalle Beck                  11.50   4 Colin Larkin                … Continue reading RESULTS: Met Rx 2012 Odd Haugen Strength Challenge