I have been passionate about strength disciplines and training since I became aware of them as a child. Watching Geoff Capes and Jon Pall Sigmarsson at Worlds Strongest Man demonstrated to me that even when competing at the highest levels, athletes can show a great generosity of spirit and inspired me to train and compete myself.

 

People in strength sports are amongst the friendliest I have met. When at competition, I have experienced a great sense of comaraderie which I have not found in any other sport in which I have particpated. Very few people take themselves too seriously and and most compete with a great sense of humor, encouraging fellow competitors to give their best performances.

 

This sense of fairness, friendship and humor in a competitive environment is displayed every year at Worlds Strongest Man and watching it is a Christmas ritual in my family.