Eddie Jo Williams – City Strength

Why Strongman?

"I was putting on a lot of weight and was looking for a sport to help get me back in the gym."

Worlds Strongest Man

2023

Competitor

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World record

2023

Nicol Stones Carry

31.66 m

Worlds Strongest Man

2019

Competitor

-

Australia’s Strongest Man

2018

Winner

1st Place

Guinness world record for pulling a tank

2018

The fastest time to pull a tank over 10 metres

36.65 sec

Australia’s Strongest Man

2017

Winner

1st Place

Best sporting moment

Getting a world record and singing on the same night to a sold-out crowd at the Royal Albert Hall.

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

What does your competition day look like (Do you have a pre-comp ritual or superstitions)?

Pretty chill it mainly involves me eating and drinking a lot to stay hydrated and ready for a show at night.

What is the most important mental aspect of your training and competing?

Train how you compete, mental toughness, pushing through hard sessions and show up when you’re not having a good day.

Who are your role models and why?

My parents and friends who are competing with and against me. They push me to be better and to improve!

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start in the sport?

Have fun and smash your goals!

What are your plans and goals for the future in your sport and generally?

I want to be the first Polynesian world strongest Man. Be in media or tv presenting commentary

What do you enjoy doing outside of the gym/sport?

Raising my beautiful children. Playing my guitar and singing and gaming on my pc.

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