Ultimate Strongman Championships - Brisbane

[nate225]

Ultimate Strongman Championships

by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2009 IronMind

Chris Andrews told IronMind, “Staunch Energy drink and OZ Strongman is proud to announce the USC – Ultimate Strongman Championships: For the very first time the biggest names in Strongman will finally hit the shores of Australia.”

“I am extremely grateful and excited to have the biggest names in the world of strongman finally coming downunder,” Chris Andrews told IronMind. “This will be an event not to be missed,” he said. Artwork courtesy of Chris Andrews.

Set for Brisbane, Australia December 4 - 6 at the Sieemans Sports Complex, Andrews has a list of competitors that include some of the most-recognized names in strongman from around the world as well as competitors drawn from Australia and New Zealand.

“I am extremely grateful and excited to have the biggest names in the world of strongman finally coming downunder,” Chris Andrews told IronMind. “This will be an event not to be missed,” he said. Artwork courtesy of Chris Andrews.

Here is the full start list:

Zydrunas Savikas - Lithuania


Benedikt Magnusson - Iceland

Derek Poundstone - USA

Alan Kliese - Australia

Andy Vincent - USA


Rauno Heinla - Estonia

Terry Hollands - UK

Van Hatfield - USA

Travis Ortmayer - USA

Ettiene Smit - South Africa

Alexander Klyushev - Russia

Nick Hansen - New Zealand

Jeremy Hogg - Australia

Eben LeRoux - Australia

Jono MacFarlane - New Zealand

“We have been very fortunate to have Dione Wessels, president of American Strongman Corporation (ASC) as our head official,” Andrews said: “Dione brings a wealth of knowledge in strongman to this event.”

“The USC is all about the very strongest men who have straight out right raw power to face the ultimate test,” said Andrews. “The events are the very core classic disciplines designed to test every element of complete and total strength. They are very heavy [and] this has brought much discussion around this topic. I based the weights around the current performances around the globe and the results produced by the top athletes. I then realized that we need to take it up a notch and take it to the next level.”

Day 1

Truck pull: 30 tons



Day 2

Farmer’s Walk: 175 kg x 2, 20 meters for time

Slater’s Monster Dumbbell Press: 98-kg for max reps
Car

(Ute) Deadlift: 400kg for max reps (19.5" bar height)

Conan’s Wheel: 380 kg for distance

Day 3

Super Yoke: 450 kg, 20 meters for time


Slater’s True Log lift Medley: 125 kg, 140 kg, 160 kg, 180 kg, 200 kg


Power Stairs: 200 kg, 225 kg, 250 kg

Atlas Stones: 140 kg, 160 kg, 170 kg, 180 kg, 190 kg, 220 kg

“There has been much controversy about this event,” Andrews told IronMind, “[but] all I can say is that I am extremely happy that everyone views this event in such high regard. However, this is our very first international event and we will remain humble and stay focused on the big event ahead.”

[genetic freek]

Shit that is awsome! Man those weights are just next level eh. Be great watching :nod:

[nate225]

Shit that is awsome! Man those weights are just next level eh. Be great watching :nod:

They're off the scale for most alright!

I'll be there in a front row seat, as Justin & I will be doing the Aussie Nationals prior to the Pro Event. Will be good to see Jono & Nickoli front up for NZL!

Nate

[big MAC]

It will be an honour to die for my country. :pfft:

-Jono

[Tonka]

Thats an awesome lineup of pro strongman athletes and definitely an event worth watching. Have to say hats off to Jono and Nick on the invitation, what an awesome opportunity to mix it with some of the best in the game.

Kia Kaha brothers. No Fear!

[genetic freek]

Poundstone for the win?

[Team JLA]

GO JONO :grin:

[nate225]

Poundstone for the win?

Or Big Z?

They'd be my top two.

Jono & Nick will have their events for sure, but look out for Aussie Alan "The Monster" Kliese to surprise international SM followers.