Moe Westmoreland is the guy who reignited my passion for the sport of Strongman. It has been interesting to watch his journey from state level Strongman to now being the 2012 Australian Highland Games Champion. Phil Burgess: You recently competed at the Australian Highland Games Championships, where you came in second overall, to Pat Hellier… Continue reading Moe Westmoreland – Australian Highland Games Champion 2012
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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
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
The Journey Back – Andrew Gillie – Highland Games competitor
Five years ago Andrew Gillie from Canton in New York State, USA, was a happily married father of two young boys , who loved competing in Highland Games competitions and lifting weights. However the world was about to come crashing down. This comment posted on Facebook, drew my attention: ….5 years ago I suffered a… Continue reading The Journey Back – Andrew Gillie – Highland Games competitor
Hororata International Highland Games 2011 by Moe Westmoreland
Friday 4th November – Getting to Hororata International Highland Games Competition To Travel to my first International Highland Games competition at Hororata New Zealand, it was an early 5am start. Driving down the mountain (Blue Mountains) I picked up Big Luke Reynolds before travelling to Sydney International airport. Once at the airport we met… Continue reading Hororata International Highland Games 2011 by Moe Westmoreland
