I first met Mike a year ago, as a spectator of the 2011 Strongman Competition at the FitX in Melbourne. The whispers at that time, were that he is one to watch for the future. In 2012 this pilot’s strongman career is now taking off. Over to Mike…we’d better fasten our seatbelts.. Phil Burgess: What… Continue reading Australian Strongman Mike “H-Bomb” Vrljic – Prepare For Take Off..
Category: Athlete Interviews
Strongman Patrik “Boom Boom” Baboumian – Germany’s Strongest Man
Patrik Baboumian may not be blessed with great height, but when it comes to the Log Lift he can beat many of his taller strongman competitors. Even more astonishing is that he is a Vegetarian, so perhaps this article should be titled the World’s Strongest Vegetarian…. Over to Patrik… Phil Burgess: Ok I’m confused, I… Continue reading Strongman Patrik “Boom Boom” Baboumian – Germany’s Strongest Man
Odd Haugen – The Everlasting Strongman..
Odd Haugen gives hope to all those older strongmen, that you can still compete into your 50’s and do extremely well. He is a legend and one person that I especially look up to, as do many other rising and established top strongmen. Here is Odd.. Phil Burgess: You have stated “We have several American Pro’s… Continue reading Odd Haugen – The Everlasting Strongman..
Strongman Colm “Big Bad” Woulfe – 2012 New Zealand’s Strongest Man
Colm Woulfe recently won 2012 New Zealand’s Strongest Man. Whilst not the biggest competition in the strongman world, he has the frame and potential to go all the way. Over to Colm before I do any “Big Bad” Woulfe Jokes…. Phil Burgess: You were recently crowned 2012 New Zealand’s Strongest Man, how did it feel… Continue reading Strongman Colm “Big Bad” Woulfe – 2012 New Zealand’s Strongest Man
Interview with top British Strongman Mark “The Mighty” Felix
Top British Strongman Mark Felix is 47 years old. Don’t tell Mark that he’s over the hill, as he truly believes that he is still climbing up it. Over to Mark Felix.. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in the sport of strongman? Mark Felix: I was a natural bodybuilder, and one day I… Continue reading Interview with top British Strongman Mark “The Mighty” Felix
Pall “RAW Strength” Logason – Icelandic Strongman and Powerlifter
Who is PALL LOGASON you may say, but I think that you may continue reading when you realise that he is one of the best RAW powerlifters in the world with RAW TOTAL of 1025KG (2050lb). He has also won the 2010 Icelandic Loglift Championship and in came 3rd in 2011 Iceland’s Strongest Man, which… Continue reading Pall “RAW Strength” Logason – Icelandic Strongman and Powerlifter
Behind the Scenes – Andrea Legnaioli Vice President – FIS.man (Italian Strongman Federation)
Rather than interview another Strength Athlete, I thought it would be good to speak with Andrea Legnaioli, who is the Vice President of the recently formed FIS.man. (ITALIAN STRONGMAN FEDERATION). In this interview we talk about what is involved in setting up a federation, and what this federation has planned for increasing the popularity of the… Continue reading Behind the Scenes – Andrea Legnaioli Vice President – FIS.man (Italian Strongman Federation)
Strongman Research – Injury Epidemiology in Strongman Survey -Interview with Paul Winwood.
Last week I came across a strongman survey which New Zealander Paul Winwood has put together for his PhD thesis. I thought it would be good for him and for “us” strongmen to find out a little more about the survey and what he is using this to find out, in this research study into… Continue reading Strongman Research – Injury Epidemiology in Strongman Survey -Interview with Paul Winwood.
Zaffar Butt – Pakistani Stonelifting
For centuries stonelifting has been a traditional sport. When I recently came across a video of stonelifting in Pakistan, I just knew I had to find out more. Here is my quick five minute interview with Zafar Butt, a very successful Pakistani Stonelifter. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Stonelifting? Zaffar Butt: Actually I… Continue reading Zaffar Butt – Pakistani Stonelifting
Mike “Juggernaut” Jenkins – Strongman and 2012 Arnold Strength Classic Winner
Mike Jenkins has raced to the top of the Strongman scene like a Runaway Juggernaut… He recently won his first major competition,the 2012 Arnold Strength Classic in Columbus, Ohio. When I realised that I could be brushing shoulders with him at the Giants Live event in Melbourne, Excitement was an understatement. Mike is extremely strong… Continue reading Mike “Juggernaut” Jenkins – Strongman and 2012 Arnold Strength Classic Winner
