The Worst Strongman in the History of The Worlds Strongest Man

[POWERJIM]

Ok whats your Opinions on who deserves the title of Worse Strongman Ever to compete in The Worlds Strongest Man?

PS. To get to Compete in The Worlds Strongest Man is a great Achivement in itself, also means your damn Strong so this is just for fun!

[Taekwondo Guy]

glenn ross

[POWERJIM]

Originally Posted by Taekwondo Guy

glenn ross

I knew you would choose Glenn Ross.

[JackCapp]

Maybe "worst" is too strong a term, but I still don't understand how the hell Janne Virtaanen ever won the title. I don't think he'd even have the biggest squat in MY gym. Did every event involve some sort of race format that year?

[POWERJIM]

Originally Posted by JackCapp

Maybe "worst" is too strong a term, but I still don't understand how the hell Janne Virtaanen ever won the title. I don't think he'd even have the biggest squat in MY gym. Did every event involve some sort of race format that year?

Yeah i know what you mean, however dont be fooled by those legs as Janne is a beast when it comes to lifting heavy.

[jlozan84]

What is wrong with Glenn Ross?

[POWERJIM]

Originally Posted by jlozan84

What is wrong with Glenn Ross?

Not a great deal considering his History. Ross won Britain’s Strongest Man competition in 1999, 2000,2001 and 2006.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

This is a cool site for WSM info.

Great articles on Kevin Nee and Don Pope and others

World's Strongest Man message board / Done Pope

[POWERJIM]

I wasnt too impressed with an extremely huge black fella called Rick "Grizzly" Brown who was a wrestler and competed in 1985 and came 6th, then again in 1986 and came 8th, we never saw him again in Worlds Strongest Man and the last i heard he died of a heart attack.

Obituary
This obituary was written by Mr. Brown’s family. (01-08-02)

Richard “Grizzly” Brown
April 4, 1960-Jan. 2, 2002


Known for his massive stature, as well as the size of his heart, Richard “Grizzly” Brown, also recognized by his Muslim name, Saad Muhammad, of Berkeley left this life Jan. 2. He was 41 years old.

Born to Carolynn and Eugene Brown on April 4, 1960 he was raised in Berkeley and attended Berkeley and Albany schools. Upon leaving high school he pursued a career as a weight lifter and strongman.

For two consecutive years, 1985 and 1986, he competed in the World’s Strongest Man Contest as a representative of the United States. He held a place in the Guinness World Book of Records for the largest biceps – more than 25 inches (cold, not pumped).

After retiring from the sport of strongman in 1987, he secured a position with the Berkeley Unified School District as a campus monitor and later a school safety officer, when he served as a mentor, counselor and father figure to hundreds of students at Berkeley High School.

In 1989 he transferred to Willard Middle School, where he served students and the school community for 11 years.

In 1991, he began his study of Islam and later converted.

In 1994, he met his wife, Jennifer, at Willard Middle School where they were both employed.

In 1997 they joined in marriage at the “Wedding Court” at Willard Middle School.

He was the proud father of three young sons, Timothy, 10, Donnell, 6, and Aadam, 3. Preceded by his father in death, he is survived by his wife, Jennifer, three sons, Timothy, Donnell and Aadam, his mother Carolynn Bell-Brown, his grandparents Eli and Mattie Bell (all of Berkeley), two half brothers, Eugene and Brandon, as well numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues.


A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at Willard Middle School, 2425 Stuart St. Berkeley, CA.


This obituary was written by Mr. Brown’s family.

[UK Lifter]

Considering Janne Virtanen was in the top 3 for 3 consecutive years, i don't think he could be classed as one of the worst strongmen! He can and has out squatted Magnus Samuleson who has probably the best record of all strongmen in terms of sheer quantity of finals he's been in! There aren't many world class 6ft 5inch squatters!

The chinese guy that's been in the heats the last two years is pretty bad. Don't recall his name i'm afraid.

[Vengeance]

Originally Posted by UK Lifter

The chinese guy that's been in the heats the last two years is pretty bad. Don't recall his name i'm afraid.

Yeah, he's pretty bad.

[POWERJIM]

Originally Posted by Vengeance

Yeah, he's pretty bad.

Gu Yan Li, needs to bulk up at least 100lb to be in with a chance.

[Lowrider]

Originally Posted by POWERJIM

Gu Yan Li, needs to bulk up at least 100lb to be in with a chance.

he's got heart though, gives it his best, he just aint strong enough to match them.

[POWERJIM]

Originally Posted by Lowrider

he's got heart though, gives it his best, he just aint strong enough to match them.

Yeah he sure has alot of heart, give him the extra mass and he would be a strong contender.

[Vengeance]

Originally Posted by POWERJIM

Yeah he sure has alot of heart, give him the extra mass and he would be a strong contender.

Agreed, I think the guy gives it his all.

[Sean]

Here is a good site for WSM info:
The World's Strongest Man

[Stoneman Sam]

Originally Posted by UK Lifter

The chinese guy that's been in the heats the last two years is pretty bad.

He was brought in because they are in China. They had to appease the Chinease Government so Gi was allowed to compete.

[POWERJIM]

Originally Posted by Stoneman Sam

He was brought in because they are in China. They had to appease the Chinease Government so Gi was allowed to compete.

I doubt that his gonna be in WSM once they get out of China, whenever that will be as its been held there twice in a row now and im bored.