Mariusz Pudzianowski
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Mariusz Pudzianowski (IPA: mɑr.'juʃ puʒ.jɑ.'nɑv.ski)(born on April 23, 1977 in Biała Rawska, Poland) is a leading strongman competitor. He is sometimes known by the nicknames Pudzian, Dominator, and Pyton.
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[edit] Strongman career
Mariusz began training strength sports at age 13, in December, 1990. He entered his first national bench press competition at age 16 and pressed 160 kg (353 lb). Two years later, Mariusz improved his performance to 205 kg (452 lb). Mariusz cites his key strength supplement as malted milk.
On May 1, 1999 Mariusz entered his first Strongman competition, which was held in Płock, Poland. He achieved his first major success at the international level in 2000 when he finished fourth in his first World's Strongest Man competition. He returned to win the WSM contest in 2002, and retained his title in 2003 by the largest margin ever achieved in the competition. In March, 2004 he also became the IFSA Strongman Super Series World Champion. He finished third in the WSM contest in 2004, then won the title for a third time in 2005.
Pudzianowski was later disqualified from the 2004 World's Strongest Man contest "for a breach of the new IFSA Strongman Health Policy." He was forced to return his prize money, stripped of the IFSA points from the event, and received a one year ban from competition. Pudzianowski did not dispute his banned substance violation and waived his right to have his stool sample verified.
[edit] Background
Mariusz maintains his agility, conditioning, and general physical preparedness through other athletic endeavors. He is an exponent of Kyokushin karate (fourth kyu), which he has been practicing since the age of 11. He was also a competitive boxer for seven years, three of which were spent in the Kosedowski League. Mariusz is a favorite in every strongman competition he enters, having been defeated only twice in Poland through 2002, with his worst placing being a respectable second.
Pudzianowski's father was also a large weightlifter and winner of the Polish weightlifting championship in his youth. When he saw his son's size and potential at a young age, he began to give him advice in weightlifting. This relationship continues today, as Mariusz has revealed that his father continues to coach him in his training.[1]
Unlike some strongmen, Mariusz retains a very low body fat percentage which helps him with his speed and endurance.
Following the example of bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger, he intends to pursue acting after his strongman career.[1]
[edit] Strongman world records
- The clock
- The parallel stairs (carrying 3 weight on the stairs)
- The walk of lumberman (carrying of 180 kg heavy block)
- Over - rolling of tire (8 turns)
- Run with suitcases of 125 kg each
- The Farmer's Walk
- Combined competition (embarking of sacks and run with an anvil)
[edit] Profile
- Height 186 cm (6 ft 0 in)
- Weight 132 kg (291 lb)
- Chest 148 cm (58 in)
- Nape 54 cm (21 in)
- Waist 92 cm (36 in)
- Thigh 80 cm (31 in)
- Biceps 56 cm (22 in)
- Forearm 45 cm (18 in)
[edit] Personal bests
2006 Stats[2]
- Bench press - 616lbs (279.4 kg)
- Squat - 836lbs (379.2 kg)
- Deadlift - 924lbs (419.1 kg)
- Clean - 462lbs (209.6 kg)
[edit] References
- ^ a b "The Routine: Mariusz Pudzianowski, world's strongest man." The Independent on Sunday. (London, England) March 21, 2004 p11
- ^ FLEX, July 2006
[edit] External links
| World's Strongest Man | ||
| Preceded by: Svend Karlsen |
First (2002) | Succeeded by: Himself |
| Preceded by: Himself |
Second (2003) | Succeeded by: Vasyl Virastyuk |
| Preceded by: Vasyl Virastyuk |
Third (2005) | Succeeded by: Himself |
