A Call to Arms: Europa Games Giants Live Qualifier: Orlando 2015: Athlete Roster

[The Prodigy]

Athlete: Justin Purcell
Vitals: 33 y/o 34 by the competition, 6’1”, 308#.
Nickname: The Juggernaut.
Experience: 4 years of active Strongman competition. 17 years of preparation.


http://www.rxmuscle.com/strength-articles/athlete-profiles/11701-a-call-to-arms-europa-games-giants-live-qualifier.html

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[The Prodigy]

Athlete: Nick Brewer

Vitals: 26 y/o, 6’0”, 253#.

Experience: 5 years of active Strongman competition.

Gym: Brewer Barbell

http://www.rxmuscle.com/strength-art...qualifier.html

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[The Prodigy]

Athlete: Anthony Sberna

Vitals: 21 by the competition, 6’ 5”, 300#

Nickname: The Berserker

Experience: 1 year of active Strongman competition.

Gym: Strongman Sanctuary at Sin City Crossfit.

http://www.rxmuscle.com/strength-art...qualifier.html

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[The Prodigy]

Athlete: Ken Nowicki
Vitals: 26 y/o, 5’ 11”, 295#.
Nickname: Wookie.
Experience: 7 years of active Strongman competition.
Gym: Shaw Strength in Denver, CO.
Coach/ Crew: I train with 2 x WSM Brian Shaw and 105 Kg Pro Tyler Stickle.
Occupation: College student.

http://www.rxmuscle.com/strength-art...qualifier.html

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[The Prodigy]

Athlete: Mike Kromer


Vitals: 41 y/o, 5’ 10”, 340#.


Experience: 15 years of active Strongman competition.


Gym: RABFitness.


Coach/ Crew: Training crew is Lisa Kromer, Xavier Kromer, Gilbert Marquez and who-ever else wants to bring it!


Occupation: Environmental Specialist.

http://www.rxmuscle.com/strength-art...qualifier.html

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[Tom Mutaffis]

Looks like this is going to be a great event!

I am sure that the entries will start rolling in after New Years...

[Curt James]

Name: Dave Daly
Age: 28
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 275 lbs.
Years competing: 5
Occupation: LW Pro Strongman

Where do you train?

Jakked Hardcore Gym in Montgomery, Illinois.

Do you have a coach or a training crew?

I train with the Powercorps team at Jakked.



Sponsors?

Supremacy Apparel.

How did you first get started in Strongman?

I was in the middle of a body transformation when realized that I was pretty strong. While in the middle of a conversation about if I should try strongman or powerlifting, one of my friends stopped me. He said, "Strongman? You could never do that. Those guys train their whole lives for that. You can't do that." I don't like when people tell me I can't do something.



Who is your strength icon?

When I was getting into the sport, I didn't have an Icon. I was fans of guys, but no one I wanted to be. My goal was to be the strongest guy in the gym. And when I accomplished that goal, I would move to a new gym. Now that I'm at Jakked, everyone has a special talent that to be better than everyone is going to take quite a bit of time. But if I had to say who it is now, it would be Hafþór Björnsson. The goal isn't to be him, it’s to beat him.



Significant other/ family?

My family is my greatest support team. They have traveled from Utah to Mississippi to Vegas to Iowa and will be attending this show in Orlando. They have my back 100% and it helps more than they know. Also my wonderful girlfriend, who understands the sacrifices I have to make to follow my dreams. It’s rare to have someone so selfless and encouraging.

[Curt James]

Name: Luke Skaarup
Age: 35
Nickname: The Iron Viking
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 305 lbs.
Years competing: 8, first competition of 9th year.
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer. I work as an engineering manager for a large natural gas utility. I’ve been with the same company for 12 years.



Where do you train?

I train in my garage, my man cave.

Do you have a coach or a training crew?

Not at present.



Sponsors?

iFathom, Skaarup Construction, and Naturally Fit Thunder Bay.



How did you first get started in Strongman?

Without any events training or experience, I signed up for the Ontario’s Strongest Man competition in 2007 (like a state championships, national qualifier) and placed 9th out of 24 competitors. Two weeks later I competed at a lighter novice/intermediate show where I placed 1st out of 20 competitors... I’ve been hooked ever since.



Who is your strength icon?

The great Kaz, of course, and Big Z.

Zydrunas continues to amaze me with how strong he really is. Most of his record breaking lifts look quite easy... makes you wonder how much more he could do if he wanted to.



Significant other/ family?

Married to my beautiful wife Nicki almost 10 years, and we have four children – Brayden, 9; Gabby, 7; Logan, 5; and Charlotte, 3.

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