“It was like competing against Hulk. Incredible Hulk I mean. That green giant.”
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Why did Matjaz Belsak disappear?
I first met Matjaz at the 2018 World’s Strongest Man competition in Manila, Philippines. He is a really down to earth athlete, well spoken and more than willing to spend his time talking, to a strongman fan boy like myself. He was soaring in the sport, not one of the heavier big name athletes, but… Continue reading Why did Matjaz Belsak disappear?
Deadly Strength in South Africa
Ok so the subject line was ‘click-bait’ but ‘Phil travels to South Africa’ isn’t going to inspire as many people to click on the link…. As I plan to shortly leave Australia for the Philippines for the 2018 Worlds Strongest Man competition, I thought it would be good to look back on my travels to… Continue reading Deadly Strength in South Africa
Kalle Beck, The Green Fingered Strongman – 175lb Athlete
Kalle Beck was 2012 California’s Strongest Man, however you may not have heard of him. Kalle is a top ranking 175lb athlete in a weight division which has been flying under the radar for a while, but with changes to NAS and the Arnold Classic, it looks like that’s going to change. Phil Burgess: How… Continue reading Kalle Beck, The Green Fingered Strongman – 175lb Athlete
