After the record attempt was all said and done, and they were doing the interview with Tom Stoltman, I ran back and got some better tacky, and I was able to lap the 603lb (274kg) stone.
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Stirring the Australian Strongman Pot -Mitchell Hooper
Mitchell Hooper hit the Australian Strongman scene like a “Bat out of Hell (well he’s actually from Canada)”, and his strongman feats have been hugely impressive, and he’s even managed to unintentionally create a controversy in the Australian Strongman community. I wanted to find out more about this young guy who pulled a 435kg conventional… Continue reading Stirring the Australian Strongman Pot -Mitchell Hooper
Flipping Out England’s Strongest Man Paul Smith
Back in 2018, I was lucky enough to travel to the Philippines to watch the World’s Strongest Man competition. Whilst hanging out near the athletes, I saw a normal looking guy testing some of the weights, but I couldn’t work out who he was. It was a mystery until I was told that it was… Continue reading Flipping Out England’s Strongest Man Paul Smith
Andre Englebrecht – Beating Bullies – Episode 3 – Strongheart TV
In this second part of a this interview, we speak to this energetic South African Strength Athlete and former National Judo Representative, about how being bullied changed the course of his life.
Andre Englebrecht – Challenging the Unknown – Episode 2 – Strongheart TV
In this first part of a two part interview, we speak to this energetic South African Strength Athlete and former National Judo Representative, about his life to date, and how he changed his mindset to overcome an incredibly serious injury.
The Better Man – Shane Grierson-Jones – Inspirational Husband, Dad and Athlete
For me the sport of strongman is dotted with amazing characters with fascinating stories. After having a years break from the sport, it is talking to people like Shane that makes me feel like I’ve come home by coming back to Strongman. Shane Grierson-Jones is strong in his own right, but it’s the passion in… Continue reading The Better Man – Shane Grierson-Jones – Inspirational Husband, Dad and Athlete
Strongman Italia Style – Angelo Di Filippo
At Viking Strength we regularly talk to the top names in the sport, however sometimes competitors who may have not yet scaled the summits can be just as interesting to talk to. Here I spent 10 mins with Italian Strongman Competitor Angelo Di Filippo. PB: So how did you get involved in the sport of… Continue reading Strongman Italia Style – Angelo Di Filippo
2015 Arcticman Strongman Tournament – Reindeer Herder’s Holiday..
In Russian Nadym, in celebration of the traditional Day of the reindeer herder, the second time will be held the strongman tournament Arcticman 2015. (by Vlad Redkin) This year it has grown considerably in rank – held under the auspices of the WSF (World Strongman Federation) and has the status of a World Cup. Priority… Continue reading 2015 Arcticman Strongman Tournament – Reindeer Herder’s Holiday..
The New Force in Polish Strongman – Rafal Kobylarz
After watching Rafal Kobylarz winning the Strongman Champions League event in Latvia, it was time to interview this new force in Polish Strongman. Phil Burgess: How did you get into the sport of strongman? Did you do any other sports before? Rafal Kobylarz: I started to train in the gym and decided to try my… Continue reading The New Force in Polish Strongman – Rafal Kobylarz
So you want to run a strongman competition? 6 lessons learned the hard way.
So you want to run a Strongman Comp?? 6 lessons learned, the hard way… Its great when people step up to the plate, to run their first strongman comp. I thought it might be useful to share some lessons I’ve learned in running a few comps in Australia. 1. Test all the events beforehand If… Continue reading So you want to run a strongman competition? 6 lessons learned the hard way.
