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
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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
Akos Nagy – A name to remember- 2012 Giants Live – Hungary Champion
Akos Nagy may not be a name familiar to many people, but you may well hear it alot more in the future. He has just won the 2012 Giant’s Live leg in Hungary, winning a place in the finals of Worlds Strongest Man 2012. Phil Burgess: You recently won the Giants Live event in Hungary.… Continue reading Akos Nagy – A name to remember- 2012 Giants Live – Hungary Champion
Coming in from the Cold – Alaskan Strongman – Adam Capossela
From the heat of Abu Dhabi to the Freezing Artic Circle, Strongman competitions are held. With this in mind, I was interested in catching up with Adam Capossela, an Alaskan Strongman to find out more about the sport there. Phil Burgess: Are there many strongman competitions in Alaska? And who is currently the top ranked… Continue reading Coming in from the Cold – Alaskan Strongman – Adam Capossela
The Queen Bee of American Strongmen – Dione Wessels
In a sport dripping in testosterone, it is perhaps a little surprising that the head of the two largest strongman organisations in the USA is a lady, Dione Wessels. Dione Wessels calls the shots over the sport of strongman, so we caught up with her to find out what makes her tick… Phil Burgess: How… Continue reading The Queen Bee of American Strongmen – Dione Wessels
Strongman Jarno Hams – 6 times Holland’s Strongest Man
Strongman Jarno Hams has won Holland’s Strongest Man not once but 6 times…. This year he will be aiming to make it 7 times!! We talk to Jarno about his career and his longevity in the sport. Phil Burgess: You have won Holland’s Strongest Man 6 times in a row from 2004 to 2010, which of… Continue reading Strongman Jarno Hams – 6 times Holland’s Strongest Man
FREE Strongman/Strongwoman Mentoring Service
Are you an Established Athlete who is happy to mentor a new person to the sport? Or Are you new to the sport and need someone experienced to act as your guide? OK this may be a little random, but who likes the idea… Continue reading FREE Strongman/Strongwoman Mentoring Service
Strongman Tarmo Mitt – Five times Estonia’s Strongest Man
Estonian Strongman Tarmo Mitt is the five times holder of the title of Estonia’s Strongest Man. We caught up with this strongman, and asked him to share his thoughts on his career, and give us some tips for us iron athletes to improve our own competition results. Phil Burgess: In your strongman career what… Continue reading Strongman Tarmo Mitt – Five times Estonia’s Strongest Man
Taming the Husafelt Stone – Former Canadian Strongman Gregg Ernst
Canadian Strongman Gregg Ernst may not be a name that familiar to today’s current crop of top strongmen. However this gentle giant competed in the 1991 and 1992 Worlds Strongest Man Competition, against a field of competitors which included 3 men who would win the title of World’s Strongest Man. However Strength is only one… Continue reading Taming the Husafelt Stone – Former Canadian Strongman Gregg Ernst
USA Strongman Derek DeVaughan – The Hunt for the Pro-Card..
Derek DeVaughan is rising through the USA Strongman ranks and is working to get his American Strongman Pro-Card this year. We thought it would be great to catch up, with this Baseballer turned Strongman… Phil Burgess: You are looking to get your pro-card soon by winning a US qualifying event, tell us more? Derek DeVaughan:… Continue reading USA Strongman Derek DeVaughan – The Hunt for the Pro-Card..
