a 19th century German strongman once described as “the finest specimen of manhood.” He didn’t invent weight training, but he was the first to turn bodybuilding into a global celebrity brand.

You may not have heard of him, but George Hackenschmidt is considered as the pioneer of bodybuilding. But aside from his weightlifting efforts, Hackenschmidt was the first recognised World ...

David Culloty played football with Na Gaeil and Kerry but in recent years has moved into competing in strongman events ... originally designed in the 19th Century as part of Tralee Ship Canal ...