Andrew "Stumpy" Raynes

[Rhonda Fore]

Anyone know whatever happened to this guy? He was/is a :F: But it really has my boys fired up. My oldest who competes now is 15 and 5'3" my youngest who wants to compete is 13 and 4'10" Stumpy has now given them both a big boost to their self confidence. I would love to know where he is now and if he is still competing.

[Kevin McNease]

I dont know what happened to him. I do know that there is no substitute for strength though.

"This is strongman, not tallman." - MW

Kevin

[Rhonda Fore]

I dont know what happened to him. I do know that there is no substitute for strength though.

"This is strongman, not tallman." - MW

Kevin
I agree yet there are people who say that there are events they would have a hard time doing because of their hieght. I disagree they can do any thing they set their minds to.

[Chris Mathison]

ESPN Classic aired a WSM marathon today and I watched "Stumpy" compete today on the 2001 WSM..dunno what happened to him though

[Tony Christopher]

I was reading an English strongman forum a little while back and someone posted that Stumpy had retired from competition.

No word on whether it was completely voluntary, for health reasons, to pursue other goals, etc.

I watched him compete in WSM 2001 on TV today myself ... freaky strength on some events.

Neat to see him deadlift 728 pounds (to win his heat) like it was a warmup weight.

[Adam Witzel]

I remember seeing him in the WSM a few years back in the atlas stones.....not only could he barely reach the top of the platform, but he was using his chin to push it up! :F: ...it was awesome! :KD:

[D.Norris]

Stumpy hasnt competed in 2 seasons now Im pretty sure he`s retired!