When I heard that Australian Strongman Marc Wells was going to be competing at the World Strongman Cup in Abu Dhabi, it presented a great opportunity to catch up with him again, and find out about the competition and his plans for 2012. Phil Burgess: You recently were invited to compete in the World Strongman Cup… Continue reading World Strongman Cup Sheiks Abu Dhabi, interview with Marc Wells
Category: Athlete Interviews
“Superwoman” Jill Mills – Former World’s Strongest Woman
I have spoken to many strongwoman competitors, and every time I have asked who the top strongwoman to interview would be, they all say without hesitation Jill Mills. So here it is the interview with the Strongwoman’s Strongwoman Jill Mills…. Phil Burgess: Originally you were a Bodybuilder, why did you make the move… Continue reading “Superwoman” Jill Mills – Former World’s Strongest Woman
American Dan Harrison – The Powerlifter’s Strongman
American Strongman Dan Harrison is a 6 foot 1 inch, 348lb Strength Machine. He is a top strongman who doesn’t train the Strongman events much, preferring to train the static Powerlifting lifts. He is also a very accomplished Powerlifter. Phil Burgess: I read that you first started Strongman training with the legendary Odd Haugen. Whats… Continue reading American Dan Harrison – The Powerlifter’s Strongman
Rauno Heinla, 2011 Estonia’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
Rauno Heinla is not the biggest strongman competing today, far from it, but he does however possess great strength for his size. We caught up with the current Estonia Strongest Man 2011, and posed a few questions to him. Phil Burgess: You are currently Estonia’s Strongest Man 2011, what does this strongman title mean to… Continue reading Rauno Heinla, 2011 Estonia’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2
Part 1 of this interview talked about Chris and his new found interest and success in the sport of Strongman in Australia. In Part 2 Chris tells us about his Olympic Weightlifting Career and the highs and extreme lows that he went through on this journey. Phil Burgess: You previously competed in Olympic Weightlifting for… Continue reading Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2
Chris Rae – Australian Strongman and Former Gold Medal Weightlifter Part 1 of 2
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
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?
Rósa Birgisdóttir – Rising Icelandic Strongwoman
They say that the camera never lies, so when I came across photos of Strongwoman Rosa Birgisdóttir and what she could lift, I knew we had to interview her as a “Rising Star”. And besides she seemed like a really nice person too…. Phil Burgess: How did you get into powerlifting and how long have you… Continue reading Rósa Birgisdóttir – Rising Icelandic Strongwoman
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
