BIG Z wins WSM 2009!

[Easton Taylor]

As the title says Z has done it! Final standings: Z, Pudz, and Shaw!

Remember WSM isn't suited for Z! Hahahahahahaha! Great showing by Brain Shaw are well!

Can't wait until Dec!

[Andy Shaddeau]

TRIPLE CROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'nuff said

[Jeff Flynn]

TRIPLE CROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'nuff said

Yeah, seriously Z is a horse!

[Tom Bebb]

Dont think anyone can deny he is the man now. Truly is the worlds strongest.

[Paul E Ohl]

European Strongest Man in 2005

3 x runner-up at WSM ( 2002, 2003, 2004)

2 x IFSA World Strongman Championships winner

6 x Arnold's Strongman Classic winner

Strongman Champions League World Champion 2008

World Log Lift Championships winner 2008

Fortissimus Strongest man on Earth winner 2009

World Strongest Man winner 2009

Holder of 19 Strongman WR

112 podium places in 132 competitions over 17 years.

That makes big Z the greatest in modern Strongman.

[Adrian Kimmett]

What are the 19 records he holds in Strongman?

[Vincent.Dametta]

Congrats Big Z, you deserve it.

[Paul F.X. Armstrong]

European Strongest Man in 2005

3 x runner-up at WSM ( 2002, 2003, 2004)

2 x IFSA World Strongman Championships winner

6 x Arnold's Strongman Classic winner

Strongman Champions League World Champion 2008

World Log Lift Championships winner 2008

Fortissimus Strongest man on Earth winner 2009

World Strongest Man winner 2009

Holder of 19 Strongman WR

112 podium places in 132 competitions over 17 years.

That makes big Z the greatest in modern Strongman.

Copied off Wikepedia:
have to give him respect for his 2400lb. IPF total and definitely the fastest update of a Wikepedia page ever.
Scroll down to notable contests:)

Personal records
Powerlifting (IPF):

Squat 425.5 kg (Lithuanian record)
Bench press 285.5 kg : raw
Deadlift 407.5 kg (Lithuanian record)
Total 1090 kg (Lithuanian record)
Strongman (IFSA) and (Arnold Strongman Classic):

Axle Press 200 kg (440 lb) (World Record, 2007, Geumson, South Korea)
Apollon's Axle 166 kg x 8 clean and press each rep (366 lb) (World record, 2006, 2007, Columbus, Ohio)
Log lift 210 kg (462 lb) (World record, 2008, Lithuania)
Wheels Overhead for Reps 155 kg x 8 reps (341 lb)
Giant Barbell Deadlift for Reps 320 kg x 10 (705 lb) (World record, 2006, Reykjavík, Iceland)
22 kg (48 lb) Medicine Ball for Height 17 feet (World record, Columbus, Ohio)
Ring of Stones (heavy set) 25.65 seconds (World record, 2006, Reykjavík, Iceland)
Block Lift 140 kg (308 lb)
Hummer Tire Deadlift 462 kg (1016 lb) (World record, 2007, Columbus, Ohio)
Heavy Yoke 500 kg (1100 lb) 7.50 seconds (World record, 2006, Columbus, Ohio)

[edit] Notable Contests
World's Strongest Man 2009 – 1st place
Fortissimus:Louis Cyr world strength challenge (2009) 1st place
Fortissimus:Louis Cyr world strength challenge (2008) 2nd place
IFSA Strongman World Championship (2007) – 3rd place
"Arnold Classic" Strongman winner (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
IFSA Strongman World Championship winner (2005, 2006)
Lithuanian Team Champion (2006)
IFSA European Champion (2005)
World Team Champion (2005)
World's Strongest Man (2002, 2003, 2004) – 2nd place
Lithuanian Strongest Man (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006)
World Powerlifting Vice Champion (2000)
Lithuanian Powerlifting Champion (1995–1997, 1999–2005) – 10 times
Winner of the Lithuanian Powerlifting Cup (1994–2000) – 7 times
European Powerlifting Vicechampion (1997–1999) – 3 times
Olympic Strongest Team, 2001, 2nd.
World Strong Man Super-Series, 2003-2004, 2nd.

[Alex Klotz]

Wow. Impressive feat. One of the most accomplished strongmen of the era.
I know a lot of people here were rooting for Derek, but there's no shame losing to the best.
How much did he weigh?

[RubenScheepers]

BIG Z is a beast. Unbelievable.

Also congratz to all the other athletes, Derek, Travis, Brian, Phil etc.

And Mariusz fought to the end. Cant wait to see all this on video!!

[Nick Best]

Paul,

OMG I can't believe you missed one! He also set a new record at IFSA worlds in Korea with the deadlift. It was 749 for 11 reps. LOL

Nick

[Paul Neuhaus]

The debate is finally settled! Big Z is the world's greatest modern-day strongman, proving all the haters and doubters wrong!

[Jared Enderton]

Z is the man. You can't really argue that. But, what you also can't argue is that MP is the man... 4-5 months post bicep surgery and pushing z all the way until the last event. I am not sure the huge debate is settled just yet. Instead of debating I'll just say props to both of them!

[Mac Smith]

I was one of those guys who said Pudz wouldn't show. I WAS WRONG and will retreat to my lavish oasis backyard, next to my pool, spa, and waterfall, and have a nice big piece of crow!!! :N::M:

[Paul E Ohl]

Paul and Nick, I must add 2 WR established at 2008 Fortissimus and 4 more at 2009 Fortissimus , that one including the 925-lb Super Yoke over 30 meters in 18 secs, the Overhead total for two-arm and one-arm lifts, the overall one-arm lift total ( including a 225-lb) in 37,8 secs and the overall weight in a two-day ( 10 events ) competition with 36 550 lbs «9 16 614 kg).

Between 2004 and 2008, Savickas broke 8 times the Log WR. An in 2008 he was the co-holder of the One-Arm Circus Dumbbell Lift ( shared then with Derek Poundstone) with 9 reps.

All in all, counting the WR he set ( either broken since as was the Circus Dumbbell or still held), big Z was credited with 25 WR.

[BradyJones]

Z is the man. You can't really argue that. But, what you also can't argue is that MP is the man... 4-5 months post bicep surgery and pushing z all the way until the last event. I am not sure the huge debate is settled just yet. Instead of debating I'll just say props to both of them!

agreed, dont think the debate is settled yet, but as you said, definitely a hard earned WSM title for Z. we'll see what the future holds and wether or not mariusz will come back to challenge him.

[Eric Sawatzky]

Maybe Big Z wants to have the record of 6 WSM titles?? lol

[LouFatski]

The debate is finally settled! Big Z is the world's greatest modern-day strongman, proving all the haters and doubters wrong!

Who in their right mind would hate a guy like Zavickas?

[LouFatski]

agreed, dont think the debate is settled yet, but as you said, definitely a hard earned WSM title for Z. we'll see what the future holds and wether or not mariusz will come back to challenge him.

Of course it's not settled. Marius lost to Pfister and that also came down to the last event. Marius will come back next year, bigger and stronger.

[Jonathan Macfarlane]

I was one of those guys who said Pudz wouldn't show. I WAS WRONG and will retreat to my lavish oasis backyard, next to my pool, spa, and waterfall, and have a nice big piece of crow!!! :N::M:

Good man. I respect that, jokes aside.

[WesleyInman]

Who in their right mind would hate a guy like Zavickas?

I don't think anyone does!! I just think alot of people stuck with their competitor and rode it out, either way. I have full respect for everyone having one athlete they want to win, and supporting and building them up, even if it's not my choice and I disagree!

[Jean-Charles Péronnet]

Does anybody know the points of the stone event?

[Ian Duggan]

The debate is finally settled! Big Z is the world's greatest modern-day strongman, proving all the haters and doubters wrong!
Can you show me one example of people hating or doubting Savickas? I can see plenty of people doing the same to Mariusz (for a variet of reasons), but as far as I can see nobody ever hated or doubted Big Z.

[Paul Neuhaus]

Plently of people on forums across the web have said that Z was too fat and unconditioned for WSM. He proved them all wrong.

[Matthew White]

Plently of people on forums across the web have said that Z was too fat and unconditioned for WSM. He proved them all wrong.

That's because the general consensus across the internet is that ABS=CONDITIONING and FAT=SLOW AND OUT OF SHAPE. But those are the assumptions made by people who know very little, and usually have very little skill themselves.

[Paul Neuhaus]

That's because the general consensus across the internet is that ABS=CONDITIONING and FAT=SLOW AND OUT OF SHAPE. But those are the assumptions made by people who know very little, and usually have very little skill themselves.

You are correct, sir. These are the haters and doubters that I was reffering to. So, the few people that have their panties in a bunch can just relax. :D

[JustinLallemand]

Paul,

OMG I can't believe you missed one! He also set a new record at IFSA worlds in Korea with the deadlift. It was 749 for 11 reps. LOL

Nick

HAHA! How could you?

[JustinLallemand]

Can you show me one example of people hating or doubting Savickas? I can see plenty of people doing the same to Mariusz (for a variet of reasons), but as far as I can see nobody ever hated or doubted Big Z.

I agree. Probably has to do with Z being extremely humble. I wouldn't be if I were what I considered to be the strongest man ever on record.

Mariusz isn't bad (just compare him to 75% of NFL WR's), but how could anyone hate Z unless it was just because you're a huge fan of Pudz or something?

[Rusty Meyer]

what happen to Derek I thought he would win this year

[Daniel Evans]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs248.snc1/9525_652019042061_61004243_39750845_7083511_n.jpg

Saw this on Facebook.

[Ben.Vincent]

congrats to big Z well deserved win! also congarts to all the americans as well..i know derek will take the title very soon.

[Zack C. Nims]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs248.snc1/9525_652019042061_61004243_39750845_7083511_n.jpg

Saw this on Facebook.

HAHA awesome! Does anyone know what the patches on Z's shins are? maybe a shin splint remedy? I imagine moving as fast as he does at his weight must have its toll.

[Brandon Campbell]

how anyone can say he is unconditioned is beyound me, he has visible quad seperation, His arms for a almost 400lb man are solid, and I woudl almost bet his back looks similar to poundstones or pudz without the V taper to the waist. For how heavy as he is, he is certainly not a mark henry, He is equivilant to a very athletic O lineman or d-lineman. But bigger and stronger.

[Jonathan Macfarlane]

HAHA awesome! Does anyone know what the patches on Z's shins are? maybe a shin splint remedy? I imagine moving as fast as he does at his weight must have its toll.

Likely grazes from the knurling during deadlifting. Oly lifters usually do the same.

[Jonathan Macfarlane]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs248.snc1/9525_652019042061_61004243_39750845_7083511_n.jpg

Saw this on Facebook.

Anyone know who the girl is? I've heard Z's fiance' is pretty good looking, but never seen a pic. Maybe he gives hope to huge guys who aren't that pretty.

Ha. :P

[Brandon Campbell]

Anyone know who the girl is? I've heard Z's fiance' is pretty good looking, but never seen a pic. Maybe he gives hope to huge guys who aren't that pretty.

Ha. :P

she is one of the people who interview the athletes during the show. she is from party poker i think.

[Lars Gustafsson]

Anyone know who the girl is? I've heard Z's fiance' is pretty good looking, but never seen a pic. Maybe he gives hope to huge guys who aren't that pretty.

Yes, all you have to do is win the WSM, and you are all set!;)

[Jean-Charles Péronnet]

I think her name is Zoe Salmon.

Brandon I've always been surprised at how Zydrunas' back lacks some thickness, especially middle back (of course, traps are huge and maxi strong).

I can bet my house on that he doesn't have Mariusz' or Derek's back. Just look at pics of him taken from his side and you'll see what I mean.



Watching the car deadlift videos: Terry did all of his reps but one in 27 seconds!
I hope it was the best way for him, or else......he might come with even higher hopes for next year!

[Brendan Merchant]

As per the other post, the plasters on his legs will be from the bar rubbing against his shins on the deadlift.

[Gare Joyce]

FWIW After the competition Mariusz was asked, away from the cameras, about coming back to WSM. He put his finger to his throat and then did a slashing motion. "No more strongman, mixed martial arts now," he said. The word circulating in Malta is that he has a four-fight contract on the table with 100,000 Euros per fight. Sounds a bit bogus to me. And to tell you the truth I don't think Pud was very sportsmanlike after his loss--did his best to upstage Z. When it's broadcast I think you'll agree.

[Paul E Ohl]

Zydrunas' fiance's name is Jurgita Vorobjovaite and she is also Litunanian. And yes she is quite pretty.

Once you stand very close to big Z you really get to learn about width and tickness of a human body.

[Jay O'Neill]

Zydrunas' fiance's name is Jurgita Vorobjovaite and she is also Litunanian. And yes she is quite pretty.

Once you stand very close to big Z you really get to learn about width and tickness of a human body.

"That's what she said...." ;)

[Paul E Ohl]

Well Jay she doesn't talk much , at leat not in English. But I am sure she agrees !

That said, with a good sense of humor, I would guess that Z has a 60-inch + chest . Not to mention shoulder girth.

[Jon Butler]

FWIW After the competition Mariusz was asked, away from the cameras, about coming back t And to tell you the truth I don't think Pud was very sportsmanlike after his loss--did his best to upstage Z. When it's broadcast I think you'll agree.

The first thing that he did when he realised that Z had taken him on the stones was to raise Z's hand. In terms of the podium, perhaps Mariusz was looking for a little attention, perhaps not, and it could be construed as unsportsmanlike. Or you might be looking for something that wasn't really there. It's a matter of perception I guess.

[Mark A Cummings]

The first thing that he did when he realised that Z had taken him on the stones was to raise Z's hand. In terms of the podium, perhaps Mariusz was looking for a little attention, perhaps not, and it could be construed as unsportsmanlike. Or you might be looking for something that wasn't really there. It's a matter of perception I guess.

For those of us just trying to keep up, what did Mariusz do that could be construed as trying to upstage Zydrunas?

[Patrick McGuffin]

Well he could say more than five words in a row, that would certainly do the trick. Z is just about the quietest pro there is.