Tag: strongman

US Strongman Dave Ostlund – Mr Tacky

Dave Ostlund is a top US Strongman, but more than that he is the man who bought Elite Tacky to the Strongman world. He has competed in over 60 strongman competitions, in a range of federations, and has placed highly in all of them. Phil Burgess: You competed in 58 competitions between 2004 and 2010,… Continue reading US Strongman Dave Ostlund – Mr Tacky

2011 Portugal’s Strongest Man – Aderito Santos – Do Great Powerlifters make Great Strongmen?

Aderito Santos 3x times Portugal’s Strongest Man explains in this interview how and why, he believes great Powerlifters do not necessarily make great Strongmen. He also opens up on his career, and tells us more about his journey in the sport. This is one of my favourite interviews to date. Phil Burgess: How did you… Continue reading 2011 Portugal’s Strongest Man – Aderito Santos – Do Great Powerlifters make Great Strongmen?

Strongman Dan Macri – The Real Western Force

Dan Macri is one of the top contenders for the 2012 Australia’s Strongest Man title. I met Dan at the Giants Live Event in Melbourne in March and recently caught up with him to see where he is at now…. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in Strongman? And what is your greatest achievement… Continue reading Strongman Dan Macri – The Real Western Force

BIG Squatting Strongman – Portugal’s Sandro Eusebio

Sandro breaks European Squat Record with a squat of 430.5 kg

It has been said that Sandro Eusebio is possibly the best ever Portuguese Strength Athlete. This is hard to argue, when the man can squat 460kg, at under 125kg bodyweight and does equally well in the other lifts. Sandro has also competed recently in the Strongmans Champions League.  Here we catch up with him, for… Continue reading BIG Squatting Strongman – Portugal’s Sandro Eusebio

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

Doing Cartwheels – English Strongman Rob Frampton

Doing Cartwheels

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