Sebastian Wenta started off as a thrower but then turned his hand to Strongman. His career highlight was a 2nd place finish in the 2007 World’s Strongest Man final. Here we snatch 5 minutes with him to find out more about this 6ft 7inch 150kg Polish Strongman. Phil Burgess:Originally starting off your athletic career as… Continue reading 2007 World’s Strongest Man Runner-up Poland’s Sebastian Wenta
Category: Strongman
King of Kings – Zydrunas Savickas – Interview with Vikingstrength.com
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
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
Big Man, Big Future, Big Heart – US Strongman Robert Oberst
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
Strongman and Short Sticks – Oleksandr Lashyn – 3x Ukraine’s Strongest Man
Oleksandr Lashyn is a 3 times Ukraine’s Strongest Man Champion……………… In this short interview we find out a bit more about this Strongman, who also competes in the Russian sport of MAS (stick) Wrestling. Phil Burgess: How many times have you won the title of Ukraine’s Strongest Man? Oleksandr Lashyn: Three times I was the strongest… Continue reading Strongman and Short Sticks – Oleksandr Lashyn – 3x Ukraine’s Strongest Man
Aaron Brown – From the Bench to the Main Game – Strongman
Strongman Aaron Brown has an incredible Bench Press, pushing out 1 rep max’s with over 1000lbs in training. Now this Bench Press addict has become addicted to Strongman, and his competitors should take note. Even Zydrunas Savickas should be scared, as the Log Press World Record may well become the property of one EXTREMELY STRONG American… Continue reading Aaron Brown – From the Bench to the Main Game – Strongman
The New Kid on the British Block..Strongman Chris Gearing
Strongman Chris Gearing recently secured a 3rd place finish behind, Laurence Shahlei and Terry Hollands at Britain’s Strongest Man. Whilst at first some people may be surprised at his result, just taking a look at his pedigree in strength sports points to a bright future in Strongman. Phil Burgess: Tell us about yourself? Chris Gearing:… Continue reading The New Kid on the British Block..Strongman Chris Gearing
Akos Nagy – A name to remember- 2012 Giants Live – Hungary Champion
Akos Nagy may not be a name familiar to many people, but you may well hear it alot more in the future. He has just won the 2012 Giant’s Live leg in Hungary, winning a place in the finals of Worlds Strongest Man 2012. Phil Burgess: You recently won the Giants Live event in Hungary.… Continue reading Akos Nagy – A name to remember- 2012 Giants Live – Hungary Champion
Coming in from the Cold – Alaskan Strongman – Adam Capossela
From the heat of Abu Dhabi to the Freezing Artic Circle, Strongman competitions are held. With this in mind, I was interested in catching up with Adam Capossela, an Alaskan Strongman to find out more about the sport there. Phil Burgess: Are there many strongman competitions in Alaska? And who is currently the top ranked… Continue reading Coming in from the Cold – Alaskan Strongman – Adam Capossela
