Ervin Katona

2011 Event Information:

After missing out on the final in 2009, Katona managed it at the second attempt in Sun City. An accomplished overhead lifter, notably in the Viking Press, Katona has also finished twice in the top-five in the SCL World Log Lift Championship. A consistent performer throughout Europe for a number of years, the Serbian has Strongman Champions League victories in Spain, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Serbia to his name.

Question & Answer session:

 How many hours per day do you train? 2

How many days do you train per week? 5

What does your training involve?

Benchpress 300 kg, squat 400 kg, deadlift 400 kg

What does your diet normally consist of?

Breakfast: Egg, milk, bread

Lunch Meat, salad

Dinner: Meat, fruit

What made you want to become a strongman?

I have always been interested in power

How old were you when you started training and competing in strongman?

I was 25 when I started training, I was 25 when I started competing in strongman.

What is your greatest strongman achievement?

2nd place in 2008 champions league.

How do you manage to balance work and training for strongman?

I work in a Gym

What is the worst injury you have ever had?

This year I have torn my biceps.

What are your plans after your strongman career?

I would like to work as a trainer.

What has been your biggest disappointment whilst training as a strongman?

Tore biceps in a competition in my town. I was in 1st place at the time and after injury I finished in 4th place.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a strongman?

You must train very hard.

What is your favourite strongman event and why?

Log lift, because I am good in static events.

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

Fingal’s Fingers because I haven’t an option training for this event

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?

Bill Kazmeyer, because he was very strong

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?

Zydrunas Savickas, he is the strongest man ever and he is a good friend

How do you prepare yourself for major events?

Training in the gym and training with the equipment

What is your favourite other sporting event? Formula 1

What do you do to relax? Do you have any hobbies?

Watching tv and sleeping. My hobby is the internet.

What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?

The Adriatic Sea

What is your favourite film?

Gladiator.

What car do you drive now and what car would you like to drive?

Renault Espace. I would like to drive a Hummer.

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

Opening a gym.

General stats:

Bench press max weight: 300kg

Squat max: 400kg

Dead lift max: 400kg