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drew | Has Z retired? | 03-10-2012 @ 12:55 | |
I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq | http://translate.google.com/translate?act=url&depth=1&... Unconfirmed google translated Lithuanian article but maybe | ||
paddymc1986 | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 12:58 | |
dieting is not the way to go Member 1539, 5526 posts SQ 330, BP 230, DL 350910.0 kgs @ 135kgs UnEq | i hope not would be a crime iv big z wasn't the first man to log 500lbs | ||
martinb | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:03 | |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | when Ursus listed the comps Z's done over the years I was astounded he is still around! Think of the beating his body has taken over the last 15 years, its surprising he's still alive, let alone WSM! would rather see him retire now, right at the top of the game, than have a few years of not quite being top dog what is left for him to do? | ||
JohnMarsden | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:05 | |
Champion of Under The Radar 105 Member 805, 5301 posts SQ 325, BP 202.5, DL 335862.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | If its true then what a way to go out, right at the top | ||
ursus | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:08 | |
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq | martinb said:when Ursus listed the comps Z's done over the years I was astounded he is still around! Think of the beating his body has taken over the last 15 years, its surprising he's still alive, let alone WSM! would rather see him retire now, right at the top of the game, than have a few years of not quite being top dog what is left for him to do? log 500 !!! | ||
Thing | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:09 | |
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | if he is retiring as John said what a way to go out. but i think he'll nail 500LBS + on the log before he does hang up his neoprene | ||
Simeon | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:11 | |
tight in the hole Member 2057, 3121 posts SQ 205, BP 140, DL 260605.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | There was talk of him retiring last time he won as well. I also remember he said his goal was to win three WSMs, like his idol Kaz - which he's now achieved. | ||
martinb | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:12 | |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | ursus said: log 500 !!! Yes, ideally I'd like him to do some sort of log championship and actually MAX out Then a raw powerlifting comp but he can be retired from strongman and still do those | ||
davycummings | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:20 | |
he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | martinb said: Yes, ideally I'd like him to do some sort of log championship and actually MAX out Then a raw powerlifting comp but he can be retired from strongman and still do those Hmmm, just imagine how much he could log if he spent a little while purely focused on that, having retired from the rest I would not want to see him retire, but I am sure noone would grudge him that, given the entertainmant he has provided over the years. The term Legend is used to freely now imo, but it hardly seems enough to sum up Z | ||
johnHorton | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:40 | |
horton hears a who Member 2582, 300 posts SQ 185, BP 110, DL 230525.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | maybe he will after this sundays world log lift championships in lithuania? get a ridiculous world record and then say..go on, beat that! i think he was on the list of competitors for that.. | ||
Funky_monkey | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:42 | |
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | martinb said:what is left for him to do? Whilst I agree that it would look better if he retired as top dog rather than carry on and mess up his joints, slide down rankings etc, surely he's making good money? Would he not earn more from 2nd-5th position than he would doing whatever he'd do after he retires? I'd say financially he'd be better off competing a bit more as long as he doesn't do long term damage to his joints/health. | ||
martinb | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:50 | |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | Funky_monkey said: Whilst I agree that it would look better if he retired as top dog rather than carry on and mess up his joints, slide down rankings etc, surely he's making good money? Would he not earn more from 2nd-5th position than he would doing whatever he'd do after he retires? I'd say financially he'd be better off competing a bit more as long as he doesn't do long term damage to his joints/health. Isn't he actually a really big star in Lithuania? There is no money in strongman other than sponsorship, but if he retires he would be able to do TV and other things back home Look at Sammualson, he seems to have done very well for himself since he retired | ||
Wayne_Cowdrey | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:52 | |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22050 posts | martinb said: Look at Sammualson, he seems to have done very well for himself since he retired What's he doing these days? | ||
bryce | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:54 | |
Juice loose aboot this hoose Member 1401, 3962 posts SQ 160, BP 107.5, DL 210477.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Pudz owned property and a chain of supermarkets. | ||
martinb | ... | 03-10-2012 @ 13:54 | |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | Wayne_Cowdrey said: What's he doing these days? well he did dancing with the stars in Sweden, and that seemed to make him pretty famous but yeah, now that you mention it, perhaps that was the pinnacle of his tv stardom? | ||