Strong Men

STRONG MEN

BURGER LAMBRECHTS

Commonwealth and All Africa shot put champion, represent SA at the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games and was SA Shot put champion for many years.One of the quickest athletes in South Africa and his feasts of explosive power are legendary.At 37 years of age and 5 years absence from competitive athletics Burger started competing again during Feb 2010

DEWALD OTTO

SA Powerlifting Champion for many years. Holder of various SA Records in multiple weight divisions. Was selected to represent SA at the 2004 Mens Powerlifting World Championships but had to withdrew because of an injury. His leg power is without par for any athlete in South Africa under 125kg.

ARNO LAMBRECHTS

SA Powerlifting Champion for 7 years running – also compete in SA Strongman events since 1992 and is currently ranked number 3 on the SA circuit. Holder of various SA records as well as the squat record of 405kg – the heaviest squat in SA since the early 1990`s. Arno is the biggest athlete in South Africa at 185kg. Represent SA at the 2004 Mens World Powerlifting Championships as well as the 2005 Commonwealth Championships – see more on his website www.bigarnie.co.za. At the 2007 SA Powerlifting championships Arno attempted a world record squat of 460kg, but was unfortunately failed by two refrees on depth. A link to his youtube video is posted on his site.

ETIENNE SMIT

Undoubtly SA`s best. Competed in SA strongman events since 2000.Six times consecutive SA Strongman champion and very experienced international competitor. Etienne is currently without a doubt the strongest man in South Africa and very possible a future World`s Strongest Man.

HELGARD COERTZE

Who is also the Manager of Oxygen Fitness and Wellness Centre is involved in powerlifting since 1983. Helgard has held a huge number of national and international powerlifting titles throughout his career stretching all the way back to the 80`s. Besides from being by far the strongest athlete of his age in South Africa, Helgard is extremely experienced in events management having hosting multiple spectacularly successful powerlifting world championships. He is also a Internationally qualified referee.Helgard also did an un official world record of 25 reps with a 180kg squat at the 2008 Gauteng North Powerlifting Championships. Video available on youtube. Helgard is also a member of Team Razorripped

HENNIE JORDAAN

Competed in SA Strongman events since 2001.Currently ranked nr 2 on the SA strongman circuit. Hennie is always a huge crowd favourite and offers great entertainment with his easy-going personality.

JOHAN VAN HUYSSTEEN

Competed in SA Strongman events since 2000 and is commonly known as SA`s “ BEST BUILD STRONGMAN “. Previous winner of the Invitational Top 10 strongman event.Currently ranked number 5 on the South African stronman circuit. His huge physical presence and technical mastery of strongman events makes him a sight to behold.

GERHARD VAN STADEN

Gerhard is one the most talented strongmen that emerged on the South African scene the last couple of years. At the Loskop Strongman 2008 Gerhard came last. A year later 2009 he caused quite a stir by defeating a few experienced strongmen and achieved a very well earned 6th place and everybody took notice of his talent. Then came 2010 - April at he Rand Show, World Strongest man qualifier - and Gerhard demolished all the other SA competitors. The overhead weight toss ( an event that he has never done before ) he smashed the SA and All Africa record. Gerhard is without doubt one of the favourites to challenge Etienne Smit for the 2010 SA Strongest Man title. Gerhard is really committed - he travel from Krugersdorp to train at Oxygen. At only 26 years for age ( quite young to be a competitive strongman ) Gerhard will without doubt be South Africa`s strongest man for many years to come - Welcome Gerhard and it really is a privilege to train with you.

PIETER HURN

Pieter started powerlifting in 2006 and came second at the 2008 SA Powerlifting Championships in the 110kg division. Pieter also won the best lifter award at the 2008 Gauteng North Powerlifting Championships.He also won the 2009 SA Powerlifting, SA Bench Press and All Africa Powerlifting titles in the 110kg division. Pieter is sponsored by Body Sculpture Nutrition SA. He was selected to represent SA at the 2010 World Bench Press Championships to be held in Killeen, Texas from 25-29 May 2010.

PIETER FOURIE

Pieter Fourie from Oxygen represented SA at the 2009 Commonwealth Championships, Gold Medalist

STUART MURCHIE

Stuart Murchie from Oxygen represented SA at the 2009 Commonwealth Championships, Gold Medalist

ATHUR COOP

Represent SA at 2000 Master Bench Press World Championship in Luxembourgh.

GIOVANNI OTTO

Provincial powerlifter with years of experience – competed at various SA Powerlifting Championships.

WILLEM MOORE

SA Strongman competitor for quite a few years. Holder of Gauteng North Junior Powerlifting records. Arguably the best young talent on the South African strongman scene and a definite contender for future stardom. Willem boasts among other things, to be one of the best heavy object lifters in the country. After a very serious pec tear that side lined him for a few years, Willem is back with a vengeance in 2010 and will compete for the SA Strongest Man title in August 2010.

GEORGE MURCHIE

Very experienced master powerlifter, with almost perfect squat technique. George was well known in the early 1990`s for the huge squats that he have done.

WILLIE JOHNSTONE-ROBERTSON

Willie is a Master 2 lifter who was selected to compete in the 2009 Commonwealth Bench Press Championships where he won a gold medal in his division.

HEINRICH GESKE

Novice lifter that will do very well after he trained with us for a few months.

You will not find a nicer bunch of guys anywhere – always prepared to give advice, listen, assist, and willing to answer questions from even the most novice of lifters.

It is really a privilege to have them at OXYGEN