The Strength Series, Interview #2: Lou Costa
Lou Costa, age 31, currently 280 lbs. (competitive weight 330 lbs.), resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, home of Ironmill – visit https://www.facebook.com/Ironmill and see also www.ussstrengthco.com – and has a degree in Sports Administration with a minor in business. Let’s learn more about this gym proprietor, husband, father, dog owner, and strongman!
Words Over the Bar #1: Mike Zolkiewicz, Highland Games Champion!
Mike Zolkiewicz is a 6’4’’, 290-pound Highland games competitor and world record holder. He is also owner of PowerClean Fitness in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Let’s learn more about this champion.
The Strength Series, Interview #1: Strongman Scott Wallace
Scott Wallace, age 39, is a 6’2”, 295 lbs. resident of Chilliwack, BC, Canada. He is a Correctional Officer for Correctional Services Canada. The Cheam Center in Chilliwack (as well as his garage) serves as the training center for this Strongman competitor. Let’s learn more about Strongman Scott Wallace!
PROFILES IN POWER #2: Neil Tkatchuk
Neil Tkatchuk, age 28, of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, has a brother named Marc and a wife named Erika. He trains at – and is co-owner/operator of – Trench Fitness and has an alphabet soup of degrees including his Bachelors in Kinesiology majoring in Fitness and Lifestyle, CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist), CPT (Certified Personal Trainer through CSEP), and CISSN (Certified Sports Nutritionist).
Profiles in Power: Kaden “Abomination” Vu
Albany, New York
Jerry Pritchett
Second Arnold Classic appearance
Jerry began his strength career in powerlifting at the age of 15. Prior to his involvement in strongman contests, Jerry was a Sprint Car driver and still enjoys racing in his spare time.
Robert Oberst
First Arnold Classic appearance
Robert Oberst is a relative newcomer to the sport of strongman having competed in his first contest as a pro only one and a half years ago. Once turning pro, however, Oberst has quickly made his way into the higher ranks of the sport with an impressive win at the MetRx Odd Haugen Strength Challenge last summer and a top ten finish in the 2013 World's Strongest Man.
Dimitar Savatinov
First Arnold Classic appearance
Dimitar worked as a strongman for a Bulgarian Acrobatic Teeterboard Act and Ringling Brothers Circus before competing in strength events. "My focus now is on strength, and I'm thrilled to have made it to the Arnold Strongman Classic this year," said Dimitar.
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