Jimmy Laureys is the current 2012 and 5 times in total – Belgium’s Strongest Man. His crusade as you will see is not just to become a top competitor, but to also raise the profile of the sport in his country. Phil Burgess: You have won Belgium’s Strongest Man 5 years in a… Continue reading 5x Belgium’s Strongest Man – Jimmy Laureys – Strongman Crusader
Category: Athlete Interviews
The Rise of the Georgians – Strongman Konstantine Janashia
Konstantine Janashia is an Exciting Georgian Strongman, who has just started on the International Strongman Circuit. Like many ancient cultures Georgia has a long history of strength sports over thousands of years, with events such as “Live Cattle Carrying” amongst them. Today in Georgia the World of Strongman is opening up with a new federation,… Continue reading The Rise of the Georgians – Strongman Konstantine Janashia
US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.
In 2010 Carlos Reyes took out the Teenage national – lightweight title. He then made a name for himself in the lightweight division of NAS. Now he has his PRO-CARD. Lets find out more. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Strongman competitions? Carlos Reyes: I first got involved with strongman training through a training… Continue reading US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.
Rising to the Top – Sean Kennedy – 2012 UK’s Strongest Man u105kg class
This weeks interview is with Sean Kennedy, the 2012 UK’s Strongest Man in the under 105kg class. Sean shares with us, the story behind him getting involved in the sport and the twist and turns along the way, leading to him rising to the top. Phil Burgess: You recently won the 2012 Under 105kg UK’s… Continue reading Rising to the Top – Sean Kennedy – 2012 UK’s Strongest Man u105kg class
2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man – Tristen O’Brien
Tristen O’Brien was recently crowned 2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man. South Africa is a country renowned for the Springboks, the national rugby union team. One of their stand-out features is the size and strength of the players. These characteristics are perfect for the sport of Strongman, and yep you guessed it, Tristen was a former… Continue reading 2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man – Tristen O’Brien
World’s Strongest Teacher – Dutch Strongman Alex Moonen
Alex Moonen is probably the strongest teacher in the World, and owns a Judo World Championship Bronze Medal. So if you are a student of Alex’s, you’d better not make him angry…. 🙂 Lets find out more about Alex, and find out how this guy is making great strides in the sport of Strongman.… Continue reading World’s Strongest Teacher – Dutch Strongman Alex Moonen
Big Weights to Big Ships – Regin Vagadal – Former International Strongman
Halfway between Iceland and Norway sits the group of islands called the Faroe Islands. It is from here that our next Strongman comes – Regin Vagadal. He burst onto the scene in 1994, and whilst only competing for 8 years, he achieved alot. Now retired from Strongman, he captains a Norwegian Rescue Ship, making the… Continue reading Big Weights to Big Ships – Regin Vagadal – Former International Strongman
Eduardo Visciglia – South America’s Strongest Man 2012
It was no surprise to me, to hear that Argentinean Strongman Eduardo Visciglia, currently South America’s Strongest Man, was formerly a rugby union player. I have always known that Argentinean made great rugby players, tough rugged physiques and mental toughness. Naturally these are the perfect ingredients to create a Strongman. Here we find out more about Eduardo… Continue reading Eduardo Visciglia – South America’s Strongest Man 2012
Super Strong Kristin Rhodes – 5x America’s Strongest Woman
As I put together the finishing touches on this interview Kristin Rhodes is competing in the World’s Strongest Woman event. She is the favourite for that event which is understandable seeing as she has been America’s Strongest Woman 5 times already.. We caught up with her, days before she flew to Finland to compete. Phil… Continue reading Super Strong Kristin Rhodes – 5x America’s Strongest Woman
Life begins at 30 – Konstantin Ilin – Ukrainian Strongman
Konstantin Ilin is a former Ukrainian Strongest Man winner in 2009. He also has Strongman Pedigree in qualifying twice for the World’s Strongest Man, and has competed frequently in the Strongman Champions League. This is more impressive when you consider that he is 37 now and didn’t take up the sport until he was 30.… Continue reading Life begins at 30 – Konstantin Ilin – Ukrainian Strongman
