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THE KING OF IRELAND

THE KING OF IRELAND

Louie Simmons 4 minute read

Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History

Gerry McNamara can claim the title for his long career. He started at 16-years-old at the 52 kg class lifting raw. He placed 12th at the International...

Somebody You Should Know!- George Hackenschmidt

Somebody You Should Know!- George Hackenschmidt

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History

Somebody You Should Know!- Thomas Topham

Somebody You Should Know!- Thomas Topham

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Strength Training | Weight LIfting History

There are many stories on Topham and more on the pranks he would like to play on people. One such prank was when he plucked a quarter of beef from a...

Somebody You Should Know!-Hermann Goerner

Somebody You Should Know!-Hermann Goerner

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History