Stefán Sölvi Pétursson

2011 Event Information:

An extremely popular competitor, the Icelander has made great progress at WSM, gaining valuable experience in 2008 and 2009 before finishing in a well-deserved fourth spot last year. A multiple winner of Iceland’s Strongest Man, Solvi Petursson will be hoping, as an absolute minimum, to make the final once again. As well as being a top level strongman, Stefan has also competed in numerous Highland Games events, and began his strength journey as a powerlifter.

Question & Answer session:

How many hours per day do you train?

3-4

How many days do you train per week?

6

What does your training involve?

Mostly strongman event training, but in between I also train like a powerlifter. I also train for Scottish highland games.

What does your diet normally consist of?

Breakfast: Eggs, oatmeal and all-bran, protein shake
Lunch: Fish or chicken, rice or pasta
Dinner: Beef or chicken, rice or potatoes

What made you want to become a strongman?

Jon pall Sigmarsson – 4x World’s Strongest Man champion

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

2006 I started training and competing, before that I was powerlifting

What is your greatest strongman achievement?

Being invited to WSM competition

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

You just do

What is the worst injury you have ever had?

Tore my left bicep tendon in may 2007

What are your plans after your strongman career?

Only thing that is planned today is to enjoy life

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

Train harder, eat more and better and believe in yourself!!

What is your favourite strongman event and why?

Natural stone loading

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

I like them all even if im bad at something

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?

Jon Pall Sigmarsson because he was great!

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?

Zydrunas Savickas because he is the strongest strongman ever

How do you prepare yourself for major events?

Train my ass off

What is your favourite other sporting event?

NFL American Football

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

Listen to music and just hang around with family and friends

Given your size, what’s the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?

I have broken toilet seats

What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?

Being lazy in the countryside of Iceland and bbq’s

What is your favourite film?

Forrest Gump

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

Suzuki Vitara but I want a Toyota Tundra or Ford Excursion

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

To qualify for WSM 2009

General stats:

• Bench press max weight: 226 kg/500 lbs
• Squat max: 330 kg/728 lbs
• Dead lift max: 390 kg/ 859lbs
• Apollons Axle 192,5kg / 424lbs
• Log lift 175kg / 385lbs
• Atlas Stone 210kg / 462lbs for 3reps over 135cm / 54inches
• Keg toss for height. 21kg/46lbs over 5,8m/19feet and 25kg over 5,4m/17feet 8inches
• 25kg/56lbs weight for height. 5,49m/18feet
• For more on Stefan visit: www.stefansolvi.net