Top British Strongman Mark Felix is 47 years old. Don’t tell Mark that he’s over the hill, as he truly believes that he is still climbing up it. Over to Mark Felix.. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in the sport of strongman? Mark Felix: I was a natural bodybuilder, and one day I… Continue reading Interview with top British Strongman Mark “The Mighty” Felix
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Mike “Juggernaut” Jenkins – Strongman and 2012 Arnold Strength Classic Winner
Mike Jenkins has raced to the top of the Strongman scene like a Runaway Juggernaut… He recently won his first major competition,the 2012 Arnold Strength Classic in Columbus, Ohio. When I realised that I could be brushing shoulders with him at the Giants Live event in Melbourne, Excitement was an understatement. Mike is extremely strong… Continue reading Mike “Juggernaut” Jenkins – Strongman and 2012 Arnold Strength Classic Winner
Man Mountain Adam Scherr – 2012 Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Champion
I knew the first time that I saw Strongman Adam Scherr, that he reminded me of someone. It wasn’t until I was reading Jack and the Beanstalk to Harry my 5 year old son, that it dawned on me. Adam is a GIANT of a man and it looks like he will also be a… Continue reading Man Mountain Adam Scherr – 2012 Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Champion
Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Elbrus Nigmatullin is a leading and very popular Russian Strongman. He is a successful Strongman, University Lecturer, Personal Trainer, Cultural Advocate and Deputy of the Legislative Assembly and in his spare time he goes to the Disco! So lets meet Elbrus.. Viking Strength: How popular are strongman competitions in Russia , and do many people know who… Continue reading Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
Gerhard Van Staden is a man with two great passions, he is an International Strongman competitor but also he is also passionate about protecting Lions. So lets dive in and learn more about Gerhard…. In 2011 you were the winner of the South African Strongest Man Competition. How did this feel and was this the… Continue reading Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
Interview with Geoff Capes – Former World’s Strongest Man (1980’s)
Geoff Capes may not have been the strongest man ever to have competed in a Worlds Strongest Man competition, but as a child growing up he was an idol, who I was fortunate enough to meet one day as a 10 year old when he visited our school. Once a year my dad and myself… Continue reading Interview with Geoff Capes – Former World’s Strongest Man (1980’s)
Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
Arnold Schwarzenegger was renowned for his great arm development in the world of bodybuilding, but he shares more than this with todays blast from the past Manfred Hoeberl. They are both Austrian by birth, and come from the town of Graz. Manfred Hoeberl was successful in Bodybuilding in the 1990’s, but always struggled from a… Continue reading Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
It is always an honour to speak with a top international strongman, and with today’s strongman interview it is even more pleasing as he is also from the land of the Vikings, Norway. Espen Aune is a Worlds Strongest Man competitor and holder of the 2011 Norway’s Strongest Man title. PB: OK, Espen, tell me… Continue reading Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
For my next international strongman interview it was a little nostalgic. Paul Pirjol has won the title of Romania’s Paul Pirjol – International Strongman from Romania Strongest man in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Twenty-one years ago I visited the beautiful and interesting country of Romania not knowing that a baby that was born in that year… Continue reading Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
Icelandic Strongman – Stefan Solvi Petturson
Stefan Solvi Petursson – Icelandic Strongman In my previous conversations with Sigfus Fossdal, Icelandic Powerlifting Giant, he spoke highly of a fellow Strongman and Icelander Stefan Solvi Petursson. After doing a bit of online research on this guy I could see that he is big name in the world of strongman, finishing 4th in the… Continue reading Icelandic Strongman – Stefan Solvi Petturson
