The strongest man on the continent thinks big!

 

Nathalie Hurdle

Special Publications - July 13, 2011 at 09:00 

 

In addition to wanting to become the strongest man in the world, Christian Savoie wants to share his passion for his sport with the youth relève.Courtoisie / Agency QMI   Strength, passion and determination are three words that speak volumes about the athlete's world-famous Christian Savoie . Canadian Champion and North American in the past two years, the strongest man on the continent wants nothing less than to become the first Canadian to receive the title of the strongest man in the world.   His story begins around the age of 13 when working with his father in the Windsor area, such as forestry operator. At the time, he performed many manual tasks, such as hand-load the trailer of logs, are already attracting the attention of those around him. "One day with my friends, we had a flat tire when we return to home.

The vehicle was not fitted with a lever. That's when I decided to lift to change the tire. Once again my friends were amazed! "Recalls the Colossus of 345 lbs 6'4''which measures.

 

 In 1999 his career began as a strong man. Since, to arrive to join the elite, he has spared no efforts and sacrifices. Butcher by training, he set aside his profession to focus on achieving its goals in sport. "To get good results, we need to focus on training. In general, I train about half past two a day, and what, five days a week. My workouts are held either in the gym, or outside to practice the various tests, "said he. 

 

Among the events he prefers, there is the stone atlas, shooting from the truck and walk farmer. One on which he must put a lot of effort, the transport of the block above the head. "I improved a lot in this event, I can now finish in the top five, which was not previously the case. 

 

"Having participated in competitions in Lithuania, Italy, Germany, South Africa and Finland in recent months, it is with great joy that will come to Warwick.

 

 Indeed, Mr. Savoie says that when he competes in Quebec, he earns about 15% in strength. "The fact of not having jet lag, not to travel long hours by plane, it allows me to keep my energy for the competition. To have the crowd behind me, it'll make me heart-warming. I will be confident and try to win. 

 

"For him, it is important to set goals. "If you put the effort in the right place, everything is possible by going there one step at a time. 

 

"And when the racing season ends, Christian Savoieappreciates spending time in the forest, at his home in Val-Joli. "It allows me to pick up and replenish your energy. "

 

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