I was surprised when I heard that there was a 2014 India’s Strongest Man competition. Which is a little bit dumb, really when the country has over 1 billion people, but then does China have a China’s Strongest Man competition??? Ok back to the script, the 2014 India’s Strongest Man competition was held recently and… Continue reading Inder Singh and the 2014 India’s Strongest Man Competition
Category: Athlete Interviews
Springfield Rejoices – Ben Simpson 2014 Australia’s Strongest Man
2014 Australia’s Strongest Man title belongs to the ever cheerful 130kg Strongman Ben Simpson. This 28 year old Personal Trainer and Strength Coach took the title which has been his mission since coming back to the sport 18 months ago. Phil Burgess: Tell us about your background how did you get involved in the… Continue reading Springfield Rejoices – Ben Simpson 2014 Australia’s Strongest Man
Continued…A Weekend with Giants
So here we are its March 8th, 2014, and I’m in Dreamland. Well actually its 2014 Giants Live in Melbourne, but as they say at the moment I’m “living the Dream.” To help officiate this event is like being David Attenborough watching the animals close up in their natural environment. Now I’m not calling these guys… Continue reading Continued…A Weekend with Giants
Teenage Malaysian Strongman Zarol Alfiyan takes on the Strongest Men in SCL Finals
When Strongman Champions League rolls into a country they invite that country’s strongest men to compete. So when it came to the Final Strongman Champions League event in Malaysia, today’s subject ZAROL ALFIYAN was part of the competition. Phil Burgess: You recently competed in the Final Strongman Champions League competition in your home country of… Continue reading Teenage Malaysian Strongman Zarol Alfiyan takes on the Strongest Men in SCL Finals
Scott’s 10 year journey – Scott Cummine – Canadian Strongman
It may have taken 10 years but in September 2013, Canadian Strongman Scott Cummine achieved his dream of competing at the World’s Strongest Man competition. Here is his story and what he learned. Phil Burgess:You started in Strongman in 2003 and 50 competitions later you achieved one of you goals to compete at WSM 2013,… Continue reading Scott’s 10 year journey – Scott Cummine – Canadian Strongman
UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…
UK Strongman Lloyd Renals has only been on the strongman scene for a few years, but already this newbie, is rising up the ranks, culminating with a trip to the 2013 World’s Strongest Man heats. Phil Burgess: Firstly can you give us your basic stats? Lloyd Renals: I’m 28 years old, 6’2″ and weigh between 150 and 165… Continue reading UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…
Here Comes Johnny – Under 105kg American Strongman – Johnny Wasiczko
We thought it was about time we touched base with the American Light Heavyweight, Strongman Johnny Wasiczko, and here is the interview…. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in the sport of strongman? Johnny Wasiczko: I got involved in strongman almost as a fluke. I saw a poster for a NAS contest (North… Continue reading Here Comes Johnny – Under 105kg American Strongman – Johnny Wasiczko
GIllian McRae – Long Journey to a New Beginning
As I talk to many people involved in the world of strongman/woman, I am always interested in how they became interested in the strength sports and what was their starting point. Canadian Gillian McRae is definitely not the strongest woman in the world and possibly not in Canada, but her path to get there has… Continue reading GIllian McRae – Long Journey to a New Beginning
The Geoff Capes Interview – World’s Strongest Man 1983, 1985.
Super Strong – Kati Luoto – 7 times Finland’s Strongest Woman
Kati Luoto, is 7 times, Finland’s Strongest Woman. If that’s not impressive enough then her Log Press at 110kg is as good as any Men’s under 90kg competitor. Phil Burgess: Kati tell us a little about yourself? Kati Luoto: I’m a 40 years young, Strongwoman, Mother and Grandmother. I’m 172cm tall and weigh 86kg. I… Continue reading Super Strong – Kati Luoto – 7 times Finland’s Strongest Woman
