Giants of sport get ready to flex their muscles over one huge weekend
BELFAST is psyching itself up to welcome the return of some of the world’s strongest men over the August Bank Holiday Weekend from August 22 – 26 including the Legend Viking of Iceland, 4 times World Champion Magnus Ver Magnusson.
For a record 10th time the city will be hosting the Belfast Ultimate Strongman Giant Weekend, in the iconic Queen’s Quay, near the Odyssey Arena and this year sees a special guest appearance from Magnus Ver Magnusson who will be refereeing the event.
Following the success of last year’s event, competitors will be flexing their muscles when they battle it out for the Ultimate UK Strongest Man title and the Master World Strongest Man 2013 title.
Junior competitors will also be in action as they compete for the Apeer Doors trophy and the right to be crowned the Ultimate Junior UK Strongest Man.
Current title holder Eddie Hall, from England will be defending his reign as the UK’s Strongest Man and competing for a hat trick of wins, having previously won in 2011.
The event will host 16 competitors from throughout the UK and Ireland as they pull, lift and carry their way through events that will put them to the ultimate test. Popular events will make a return including the Stones of Strength, Tyre Flip and the Railway Walk and new events will include a wrestling test and the new 4XL EVENT, as well as a 10th Anniversary event.
The fun-packed weekend will also offer a range of family entertainment including stalls, food and various fun fair rides.
Event organiser and legendary strongman Glenn Ross said: “I am delighted we are celebrating the tenth year of the Ultimate Strongman being staged in Belfast, I am very proud as a local man that the event has continued to build strength over the years and I’m excited to welcome the Legend Viking of Iceland, 4 times World Champion Magnus Ver Magnusson, who will referee this year’s event.
“Belfast has been a great home for the Ultimate Strongman over the years and it is fantastic to see the support continue both locally and world-wide as the event is broadcast globally.
“Following the success of last year’s Ultimate Strongman Giant Weekend I wanted to make sure the family-friendly atmosphere continued with various additional stalls and fun fair rides so there is something for everyone to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend,” he concluded.
Tickets for the event are available online for only £5 per day or on arrival for £7 per day with children under 12 FREE.
For more information on the Ultimate Strongman Giant Weekend and to purchase tickets click on www.ultimatestrongestman.com
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