Sebastian Wenta started off as a thrower but then turned his hand to Strongman. His career highlight was a 2nd place finish in the 2007 World’s Strongest Man final. Here we snatch 5 minutes with him to find out more about this 6ft 7inch 150kg Polish Strongman. Phil Burgess:Originally starting off your athletic career as… Continue reading 2007 World’s Strongest Man Runner-up Poland’s Sebastian Wenta
Category: Athlete Interviews
Doing it My Way – Matt Vincent – 2012 HG Pro World Champion
Moe Westmoreland, an appropriately named Highland Games competitor in Australia, rang me to say that I MUST interview Matt Vincent. Matt Vincent is arguably the top Highland Games Competitor in the World at this point in time. In this interview Matt explains his journey through this sport, to where he is now, and where he… Continue reading Doing it My Way – Matt Vincent – 2012 HG Pro World Champion
48kgs of Awesome Power – April Shumaker Powerlifter
It is time for the interview pendulum to swing back from the huge strongmen to one of the lightest of strength athletes, top Powerlifter April Shumaker. She may weigh less than 50kg, but this lady packs some power, as her many titles suggest. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Powerlifting? April Shumaker: I was 20… Continue reading 48kgs of Awesome Power – April Shumaker Powerlifter
Caber Hero – Kerry Overfelt – US Highland Games Champion
Kerry Overfelt has been a regular on the US Highland Games scene over many years, and has a wealth of knowledge. In this interview we touch base with Kerry and discuss his greatest achievements and lessons he has learnt along the way. Phil Burgess: How did you first get involved in competing in the Highland… Continue reading Caber Hero – Kerry Overfelt – US Highland Games Champion
King of Kings – Zydrunas Savickas – Interview with Vikingstrength.com
There is no name bigger in the current strongman world, than the King himself Zydrunas Savickas. Quite Simply he is a Living Legend.. Phil Burgess: How did you get started in Strongman Competitions? Zydrunas Savickas: I saw strongman sport on TV and start to dream that I can also be very strong. I WANTED TO BE THE… Continue reading King of Kings – Zydrunas Savickas – Interview with Vikingstrength.com
Doing Cartwheels – English Strongman Rob Frampton
In most sports when you reach your late 30’s your career is over. However in the case of English Strongman Rob Frampton, last year at 38, he earned an invite to the 2011 World’s Strongest Man competition, lets find out more. Phil Burgess: How did you first get involved in strongman competitions? Rob Frampton: I first… Continue reading Doing Cartwheels – English Strongman Rob Frampton
Speaking Out – Martin Cee – The Voice of Strongman
Watching Englishman Martin Cee commentate on a strongman competition is like watching an excited kid in a toy shop. A good commentator can transform an everyday competition into an exciting show, and this is what Martin has become renowned for….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in the sport of strongman? Martin Cee:… Continue reading Speaking Out – Martin Cee – The Voice of Strongman
Bison Blanc – Powerlifter Didier Michelon
Bison Blanc, Didier Michelon has an impressive bench press, especially when you consider he is almost 50 years old. We had this short interview with Didier where we learnt a little more about him. Phil Burgess: How old, How tall,and how much do you weigh? Dider Michelon: I am 49 years old (competing in the Master 2… Continue reading Bison Blanc – Powerlifter Didier Michelon
Big Man, Big Future, Big Heart – US Strongman Robert Oberst
Strongman Robert Oberst from the USA recently won the MetRx Odd Haugen Strength Challenge, in San Jose. As his star seems to be on the rise we had to interview this giant of a man, whose heart seems comparable to his stature. Phil Burgess: You recently won the heavyweight division of the MetRx Odd Haugen… Continue reading Big Man, Big Future, Big Heart – US Strongman Robert Oberst
Strongman and Short Sticks – Oleksandr Lashyn – 3x Ukraine’s Strongest Man
Oleksandr Lashyn is a 3 times Ukraine’s Strongest Man Champion……………… In this short interview we find out a bit more about this Strongman, who also competes in the Russian sport of MAS (stick) Wrestling. Phil Burgess: How many times have you won the title of Ukraine’s Strongest Man? Oleksandr Lashyn: Three times I was the strongest… Continue reading Strongman and Short Sticks – Oleksandr Lashyn – 3x Ukraine’s Strongest Man
