Canada’s Strongest Man competition held during Regina’s Canada Day celebration | 24CA News
To have a good time the nation’s 156th birthday, the Canada’s Strongest Man competitors was held with opponents pulling automobiles corresponding to buses and SUVs to find out their power.
Brad Provick, vice-president of the Classic Strongman Championship League, mentioned that is their tenth 12 months anniversary with the Strong Man competitors with athletes from throughout Canada take part.
“It’s become a real staple in a lot of the Strong Man community to make a pilgrimage to Regina for the big show every year,” mentioned Provick. “We’re excited … a lot of new guys this year who haven’t competed here before. And so, I hope they understand what kind of crowd they’re looking at. It’s going to be great.”
Jesse Campbell, Strong Man competitor from Victoria, B.C. has been competing within the sport for 8 years. He has been B.C.’s strongest 105 kg man a complete of 5 occasions. Campbell has competed all around the nation however says Regina is one among his favourite locations to compete in.
“We have the most fanbase here … and we have a real strong support system here for those who follow the sport,” mentioned Campbell. “This is one of the best competitions in Canada.”
Strong Man athlete Sam Rissling from Regina competed in 2018 and 2019 and is pumped to be again this 12 months.
“This is by far, the best crowd in Strong Man,” mentioned Rissling. “We really appreciate everybody coming out because that’s what makes Strong Man strong is having everybody out and supporting us and hearing the crowd cheer.”
The competitors continued all through the afternoon.
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