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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
From weights to wins and wisdom
For Kelin Mills, Strongman is not just a sport, it's a calling. To get into the world of Strongman, Kelin was inspired by the great athletes like Bill Kazmaier, Brian Shaw and Big Z. Watching them lift massive weights and tackle insane challenges made Kelin realise he wanted to test his own limits and see how far he could push himself. Even though Kelin began his strength training journey by dipping his toes into bodybuilding first, he soon discovered that posing on stage wasn't his style. 'I've always had an interest in being stronger; I met Tristen Obrien started training. Later we met one of our mentors, Ettiene Smit, a legend in the sport and a SA Strongman and World Strongest Man competitor,' he shares. With titles like South Africa's Strongest Man (2018 and 2019) and Africa's Strongest Man (2022) under his belt, Kelin's journey into the world of Strongman competition is as strong as his weightlifting abilities. Also read: Gauteng's strongest men lift for a good cause 'I train four to five times a week. I usually split it into two days of event-specific Strongman training, like Atlas Stones, log presses, yoke carries,' he explains. The remaining two to three days, he focuses on foundational lifts like squats, deadlifts, overhead pressing, plus accessory work for weak points and conditioning. In his journey, Kelin has dealt with a few setbacks as he has had his fair share of injuries. 'I've dealt with some back and shoulder strains as well as pec tears over the years. Recovery involved a lot of physical therapy, mobility work and dialling back on intensity to rebuild strength safely. 'Learning to listen to my body and train smarter has been key. I've also torn the ligaments in my left knee and had to have surgery on the meniscus, MCL and ACL,' Kelin expresses. To balance his intense routine with everyday life, Kelin works around his schedule, makes time to recover from his injuries, and his family and friends understand and always back him up. His message to those who want to come into the Strongman World is to start small, be patient, and enjoy the process. 'Build a solid base before jumping into the crazy stuff. And remember, it's supposed to be fun.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eddie Hall takes Tommy Fury for a spin in his TANK as boxer and strongman link up for new project
EDDIE HALL and Tommy Fury linked up for a drive in a tank as part of a new project. The two fighters took part in filming together and afterwards posed for a photo. 4 4 4 4 They both raised their fists, smiling in front of Hall's tank. The pair also took part in a sparring session, with the former strongman appearing to get the upper hand on Fury. Hall pinned Fury to the wall in the session and shared a snap of himself doing so on Facebook, which he captioned: "I don't think Tommy Fury wants to film with me again 😂" The strongman turned MMA fighter later shared a photo of himself posing in front of a tank he owns, biceps on show. Hall wrote: "Yes we drove the tank 😂" Fans loved the collab, particularly the sparring session they held. One reacted saying: "Be careful Eddie or you'll have his brother on you 😂" Another added: "The more he aged the more childish he has become. Keep on." Hall, 37, recently triumphed in his MMA debut, defeating Mariusz Pudzianowski. Hall pummeled Pudzianowski into oblivion with a vicious barrage of hammer fists after tossing him to the ground as he fended off a takedown attempt. Now he is plotting his next fight, and joked his dream opponent would be Conor McGregor. He said: "Maybe Mariusz will do the rematch with two-minute rounds. "I've got no aspirations to be number one in KSW. That's just not for me. I want to come and have fun. "I want to fight my heroes. I want to fight the freaks of the world."
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cumbria's Strongest Man and Women show promises records and remarkable feats
The most powerful men and women in the county will take the stage in west Cumbria this weekend. The fourth annual Cumbria's Strongest Man and Woman show promises to see records broken and some remarkable feats of strength. The event on Saturday at Rivendell in Workington will involve top competitors from Cumbria and some from further afield. Those behind the 2025 show say an exciting day is in prospect. 'We've got an amazing line-up of competitors,' said Dave Straughton, one of the event's main organisers. 'I honestly think it'll be the best one we've ever had.' Competitors will take part in five events to test the formidable strength of the men and women involved. 'We've got the max deadlift, and we honestly think we'll see some Cumbria records get broken in that,' added Straughton. Top competitors on Saturday include, from left to right, last year's 105kg champion Connor Smith, open champion Karl Gorman, Molly Wagstaff and Daniel McNicholas (Image: Submitted) 'We've got an overhead medley, where they've got to press four implements overhead - an axle, a log, a monster one-arm dumbbell, and a natural stone block. 'The third event is the max throw – and the fourth event's really fun, because it's a mystery event. 'Outside of the promotional team, no-one knows what it is. And that'll get announced after event three, about 20 minutes before it starts. So, that will throw a cat amongst the pigeons. I absolutely cannot wait to see the faces of the athletes and the crowd when we announce what it is. 'And then we'll finish with the Cumberland Stones at the end, like we always do.' The competition will include an open class, a 105kg class and, for the second year, a female category. A number of national-level competitors will be stepping up. They will include Workington's Karl Gorman, who has twice been named Cumbria's Strongest Man and will compete in the 105kg class, and fellow west Cumbrian Dan McNicholas, who was the first winner of the title, and who has also qualified for England's Strongest Man as well as holding the county's deadlift record. He will be among the open class competitors. Connor Smith, who also trains in Workington and recently came second in Britain's Strongest Man at u90kg, will also compete – while the remarkable Mark Tonner, from Catterick, will also wow the crowd. The military veteran, who lost the use of an arm after a blast in Afghanistan, has won World Disabled Strongman titles. 'He's twice as strong as the average man with one arm,' Straughton said. 'He's a beast. 'He's got to have some specialised kit – such as, for the log press, a specialised one-armed log. 'As amazing as all the athletes are, I think Mark will probably steal the show.' A crowd of about 500 people is expected and there will be refreshments and a bar. 'It's a brilliant family day and the atmosphere is always great,' added Straughton. The action starts at 11am and is expected to run to 5pm. Tickets are still available via the Cumbrian Strongman Promotions Instagram page HERE, or on the door.
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Rugby star turns up and wins World's Strongest Man on first attempt as amateur
Rugby star turns up and wins World's Strongest Man on first attempt as amateur The 30-year-old weighs over 23 stone and has made history The former rugby player has excelled in the Strongman arena. (Image: (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) ) Former rugby player Rayno Nel has won the World's Strongest Man 2025. The ex-Free State Cheetahs player became the first ever African to win the famous competition and defeated strongman royalty Tom Stoltman in the final in California. Claiming the coveted title by a mere half-point, Nel became the first rookie to win WSM since 1997. Join WalesOnline Rugby's WhatsApp Channel here to get the breaking news sent straight to your phone for free Nel's success is fairly unprecedented too, he only took up strongman training three years ago, and took part in his first event at South Africa's Strongest Man in 2023. His strength was first recognised while at Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein, where he was captain of the rugby team for three consecutive years before going on to play for the Cheetahs. CUT posted a statement following the success of their alumnus: "His journey reflects CUT's commitment to excellence, resilience, and innovation on and off the field. We salute Rayno for his outstanding achievement and for carrying the CUT flag with pride and power." Nel is an electrical engineer by trade and works full-time unlike many of the other athletes, and despite just winning the most sought after prize in the world of strongman, he insists he has no intention of going professional at the moment. Article continues below Speaking to the legendary Eddie Hall after taking the title, he was asked about this, with Hall fully expectant that Nel would be putting all his eggs in one basket with strongman. "I love what I do," explained Nel. "I'm an electrical engineer by trade and it's really something I hold close to my heart. So, I don't think I'll ever go away from it, strongman is just a couple of years. "That's a good question, I need to sit down and think: 'What is my future?', for now, I'm going to enjoy winning the World's Strongest Man. "It's something you guys work for, for so many years, and for me it's just something that came in the first year. "I'm amazed by the great result, I'll just go back to the drawing board, plan and see what's next." Article continues below Check out this clip below. Content cannot be displayed without consent Nel also completed a stunning repetition of 490 kilograms on the deadlift. For context, the world record is 501kg, set by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (controversially besting Hall's 500kg record).
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World's Strongest Man 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates and standings as British star Tom Stoltman eyes FOURTH title
THE final day of the World's Strongest Man 2025 is here! British athlete Tom Stoltman is eyeing a FOURTH title in five years as he looks to go within one of equalling Mariusz Pudzianowski 's astonishing record. Shane Flowers. 2023 Strongman winner Mitchell Hooper is one of the main contenders looking to take Stoltman's crown.
