Chris Rae is a BIG man with a BIG name in Australian Weightlifting, he has recently turned his hand to Strongman competitions with some success too. His past however has been checkered with many highs and also many lows. To do Chris justice as he has really beared his soul in this interview, we will… Continue reading Chris Rae – Australian Strongman and Former Gold Medal Weightlifter Part 1 of 2
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Jarno Jokinen 2011 Finland’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
For some people success comes quickly. However in the case of Finnish Strongman Jarno Jokinen it took 14 years to achieve his dream of becoming Finland’s Strongest Man, the title he finally claimed in 2011.. Over to Jarno to tell us his story. Phil Burgess: Jarno, you are currently Finlands Strongest Man 2011, what did… Continue reading Jarno Jokinen 2011 Finland’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?
I came across You-Tube videos of strongman Bruno Leal, lifting barrels, flipping tyres, and you could see that he had that entertainer quality. He was putting on a show, not just lifting heavy stuff. So the time had come to put Portugal on the Viking Strength Strongman Map, and we thought that Bruno would be a… Continue reading Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?
Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Elbrus Nigmatullin is a leading and very popular Russian Strongman. He is a successful Strongman, University Lecturer, Personal Trainer, Cultural Advocate and Deputy of the Legislative Assembly and in his spare time he goes to the Disco! So lets meet Elbrus.. Viking Strength: How popular are strongman competitions in Russia , and do many people know who… Continue reading Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
Gerhard Van Staden is a man with two great passions, he is an International Strongman competitor but also he is also passionate about protecting Lions. So lets dive in and learn more about Gerhard…. In 2011 you were the winner of the South African Strongest Man Competition. How did this feel and was this the… Continue reading Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
Jeremy Hogg – New Zealand Strongman- Out from under the Radar in 2012 !!
Jeremy Hogg Flies under the Radar. He is one of the best strongman competitors in Australia (originally from New Zealand), but he gets little publicity. Just doing a google search on him comes up with very little. So here at Viking Strength we are going to change that and lift him above the radar so… Continue reading Jeremy Hogg – New Zealand Strongman- Out from under the Radar in 2012 !!
Interview with Colin Bryce – Worlds Strongest Man Commentator and Head Referee
Colin Bryce may not be the first name that comes to your head when you think about the worlds strongest man competition, but as the Head Referee and one of the commentary team he plays a huge role. He has been involved with the competition for many years and has met many of the past… Continue reading Interview with Colin Bryce – Worlds Strongest Man Commentator and Head Referee
American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Zack MacCarley is the current under 105kg National American Strongman Champion. Whilst that’s impressive in itself, he is also only 23 years old. We caught up and spoke about winning the Strongman Championship, Being Natural v Steroids, Exercise form, Strongman Camaraderie and his Heroes. PB: You recently took out the title of 2011 National American Strongman… Continue reading American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
It is always an honour to speak with a top international strongman, and with today’s strongman interview it is even more pleasing as he is also from the land of the Vikings, Norway. Espen Aune is a Worlds Strongest Man competitor and holder of the 2011 Norway’s Strongest Man title. PB: OK, Espen, tell me… Continue reading Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
For my next international strongman interview it was a little nostalgic. Paul Pirjol has won the title of Romania’s Paul Pirjol – International Strongman from Romania Strongest man in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Twenty-one years ago I visited the beautiful and interesting country of Romania not knowing that a baby that was born in that year… Continue reading Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
