World Strongman Cup Federation

World Strongman Cup Federation
Formation 2004
Type Sports federation
Headquarters Salzburg, Austria
Website world-strongmancup.at

The World Strongman Cup Federation ("WSCF") was a worldwide organisation within strength athletics that claimed to be the sport's organising body with the aim of making "the Strongman Sport more popular and accessible for a wide range of the people."[1] Its motto was "be strong". It was also a charity. The Federation organised the World Strongman Cup one of the main competitions in the field of strength athletics boasting participation from some of the foremost strongmen around the globe. It was a separate competition from the World's Strongest Man, the Strongman Super Series (producing a World Champion) and the IFSA World Championship). It has since been replaced by the World Strongman Federation's World Cup.

History

Until completion of the 2004 World's Strongest Man competition, the IFSA managed the annual World's Strongest Man contest. However, that year saw an acrimonious dividing of the sport with the IFSA forming its own competition and with the World's Strongest Man ("WSM") continuing to be organised by TWI, an IMG Media company. The WSM itself was never a federation, but an event organised commercially. When the IFSA formed their own competition and banned their contracted athletes from competing in the WSM, the World Strongman Cup Federation ("WSCF") filled a void and signed up many of the non-IFSA athletes. At the 2005 WSM finals, two thirds of the athletes were under contract with the WSCF.[1] Since its inception the WSMCF has organised events in many countries including: United States of America, Canada, Germany, Austria, Russia, Serbia, Poland and Spain.[1] Its flagship event was the World Strongman Cup.

Following a financial dispute with the World Strongman Cup Federation Vlad Redkin, one of its chief organisers, left to found the World Strongman Federation. Following Vlad's departure, the WSCF ceased to promote events and effectively disappeared from the strength athletics landscape. In September 2007 an event in Khanty-Mansijsk formerly affiliated to WSMC and featuring its athletes was promoted by Vlad Redkin. This event had its name changed at short notice from WSMC to the Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansijsk (Russia) and in effect was the first WSF event. The reason given after the competition by Redkin was that a combination of financial reasons as well as concerns over WSMCF's stated aim of forming closer ties with the International Federation of Strength Athletes led him to part company with WSMCF. He initially planned to cooperate closely with the World Strongman Super Series in 2008, but in fact set up a new federation called the World Strongman Federation.[2]

World Strongman Cup
2007
The official logo of World Strongman Cup Federation
Tournament information
Location Varies The cup is won through a series of competitions held throughout the world
Established 2004
Final year 2007
Format A number of Multi-event competitions within an annual tour
Final champion
Poland Mariusz Pudzianowski

World Strongman Cup

The World Strongman Cup has been run since 2004. It is organised as a tour event with many competitions held throughout the globe. The overall winner is ascertained through the cumulation of points scored across the season.

List of Champions

YearAthleteNationality
2004Raivis Vidzis Latvia
2005Raivis Vidzis Latvia
2006Mariusz Pudzianowski Poland
2007Mariusz Pudzianowski Poland

Notes
  1. All names from Dave Horne's world of grip

2003

Event Location & Date Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place
Strongmancup - Spain SpainGran Canaria (28.02.2003)
Strongmancup - Austria Kellerberg Freizeitanlage 15 Austria(03.05.2003)
Strongmancup - Austria (Ernst Ascher Gedächnissteinheben) AustriaBad Häring (24.05.2003)
Strongmancup - Poland PolandPiła (31.05.2003)
Austrian Master's Strongmancup Austria(Donauinselfest)(21.06.2003)
European Master's Strongmancup European Union(Slovakia)(02.08.2003)SlovakiaFrantisek ŐsziUkraine Michael StarovHungaryRichard Danis
Strongmancup - Ukraine Ukraine(13.09.2003)
Strongmancup - Austria AustriaLugner City (08.11.2003)
Overall placings
  • Results from the archive of www.world-strongmancup.at[3]

2004

Event Location Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place
Strongmancup - Spain Spain[4]Gran Canaria (28.02.2004)Ukraine Michael StarovLatvia Raivis VidzisAustria Ralf Ber
Strongmancup - Austria Austria[5]Kärtnen (03.04.2004)Northern Ireland Glenn RossLatvia Raivis VidzisAustria Ralf Ber
Strongmancup - Germany Germany[6]Immenstadt (22.05.2004)Russia Igor PedanNorthern Ireland Glenn RossLatvia Raivis Vidzis
Strongmancup - Germany Germany[7]Plattling-Luna Park (26.06.2004)Austria Ralf BerUkraine Michael StarovLatvia Raivis Vidzis
Strongmancup - Austria Austria[8]Bad Häring (10.07.2004)Russia Igor PedanLatvia Raivis VidzisNorthern Ireland Glenn Ross
Strongmancup - Poland Poland[9]Swinoujscie (31.07.2004)Latvia Raivis VidzisRussia Igor PedanAustria Ralf Ber
European Master's Strongmancup European Union[10]Subotica (Serbia)(04.09.2004)Northern Ireland Glenn RossLatvia Raivis VidzisAustria Ralf Ber
Strongmancup - Russia Russia[11]Moscow (02.10.2004)Ukraine Michael StarovRussia Igor PedanLatvia Raivis Vidzis
Strongmancup - Canada Canada[12]Edmonton (11.12.2004)United States Dave OstlundLatvia Raivis VidzisAustria Ralf Ber
Overall placingsLatvia Raivis Vidzis
  • Results from the archive of www.world-strongmancup.at (with the exception of the identification of the overall winner)[3]

2005

Location Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place
Minsk, Belarus BelarusLatvia Raivis VidzisAustria Ralf BerLithuania Antanas Abrutis
Wexford, Ireland Republic of IrelandLithuania Antanas AbrutisEstonia Tarmo MittNorthern Ireland Glenn Ross
Yorkshire, England EnglandNorthern Ireland Glenn RossNorthern Ireland Brian IrwinUnited States Jesse Marunde
Denver, USA United StatesLatvia Raivis VidzisNorthern Ireland Glenn RossAustria Ralf Ber
Bad Haring, Austria AustriaPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiUkraine Michael StarovAustria Ralf Ber
Ladysmith, Canada CanadaLatvia Raivis VidzisAustria Ralf BerCanada Ed Brost
Nuremberg, Germany GermanyGermany Franz BeilAustria Ralf BerUkraine Michael Starov
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia RussiaLatvia Raivis VidzisUnited States Jesse MarundeRussia Elbrus Nigmatullin
Overall placingsLatvia Raivis VidzisAustria Ralf BerEstonia Tarmo Mitt

2006

Location Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place
Riga, Latvia LatviaPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiLatvia Raivis VidzisRussia Elbrus Nigmatullin
Armagh, Northern Ireland Northern IrelandAustria Ralf BerNorthern Ireland Glenn RossEstonia Tarmo Mitt
Minsk, Belarus BelarusPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiLatvia Raivis VidzisRussia Elbrus Nigmatullin
Furstenfeldbruch, Germany GermanyPoland Jarek DymekUkraine Michael StarovEstonia Tarmo Mitt
Moscow, Russia RussiaPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiFinland Janne VirtanenRussia Elbrus Nigmatullin
Vienna, Austria AustriaBulgaria Stoyan TodorchevUkraine Vasyl VirastiukSerbia Ervin Katona
Grodzisk Maz, Poland PolandPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiPoland Sebastian WentaBulgaria Stoyan Todorchev
Podolsk, Russia RussiaPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiRussia Elbrus NigmatullinBulgaria Stoyan Todorchev
Overall placingsPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiEstonia Tarmo MittRussia Elbrus Nigmatullin

2007

Location Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place
Riga, Latvia LatviaPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiLatvia Raivis VidzisEstonia Tarmo Mitt
Moscow, Russia RussiaFinland Janne VirtanenBulgaria Stoyan TodorchevAustralia Derek Boyer
London, England EnglandPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiBulgaria Stoyan TodorchevUnited Kingdom Terry Hollands
Overall placingsPoland Mariusz PudzianowskiBulgaria Stoyan TodorchevLatvia Raivis Vidzis

Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansijsk

Originally, another event in Khanty-Mansijsk in September 2007 was affiliated to WSMC and featured its athletes. However, the promoter of the event, Vlad Redkin, changed the name from WSMC to the Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansijsk (Russia). The reason given was that after the competition Redkin was parting company with WSMC due to his concerns over WSMC wanting closer ties with the International Federation of Strength Athletes. He also cited that he had lost money with WSMC. He initially planned to cooperate closely with the World Strongman Super Series in 2008, but in fact set up a new federation called the World Strongman Federation.[13]

Date: 8 September 2007

Position Name Country Points
1.Stojan TodorchevBulgaria49
2.Tarmo MittEstonia47,5
3.Elbrus NigmatullinRussia42
4.Raivis VidzisLatvia36,5
5.René MinkwitzDenmark33
6.Brian ShawUnited States30,5
7.Christian SavoieCanada24
8.Glenn RossNorthern Ireland20
9.Mojtaba MalekiIran17
10.Karim TaleshiIran17
11.Igor TorlakRussia9,5

Charity

The charity aims to reduce and tackle obesity in children by helping more children to take part in sporting activities. It is the charity's belief that "As these children become more interested in and able to enjoy sports of their choosing, their physical and emotional conditions show significant improvement. This provides a strong foundation for improved self-confidence and happiness for all participants."[1] The federation believes that their athletes can act as positive examples.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 World Strongman Cup Federation official site
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20101124020406/http://ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2007/Sep/Vlad_Redkin_Leaves_WSMC____Stoyan_Todorchev_Wins_Contest_in_Russia.html. Archived from the original on November 24, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2010. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. 1 2 "World Strongmancup Verband". Archived from the original on 17 December 2004.
  4. ↑ "World Strongmancup Verband". Archived from the original on 31 October 2004.
  5. ↑ "World Strongmancup Verband". Archived from the original on 25 December 2004.
  6. ↑ "World Strongmancup Verband". Archived from the original on 24 December 2004.
  7. ↑ "World Strongmancup Verband". Archived from the original on 24 December 2004.
  8. ↑ 2004 Bad Häring results from archive of www.world-strongmancup.at
  9. ↑ "World Strongmancup Verband". Archived from the original on 31 October 2004.
  10. ↑ "world-strongmancup.at". Archived from the original on 17 December 2004.
  11. ↑ "World Strongmancup Verband". Archived from the original on 24 December 2004.
  12. ↑ 2004 Edmonton results from archive of www.world-strongmancup.at
  13. ↑ "Vlad Redkin Leaves WSMC . . . Stoyan Todorchev Wins Contest in Russia".
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