“That’s Quite Scary”: Strongman Beast Eddie Hall Bags Gold in His Newest Venture

2017 saw Eddie Hall making history in the world of bodybuilding and strength by becoming the World’s Strongest Man. He achieved this crowning accomplishment through an extraordinary 1,102-lb deadlift, a record-breaking feat that no human had ever achieved before. As a result, Hall cemented his position as a true innovator in the strength sports world and subsequently gained international recognition.

Besides his exceptional deadlifting ability, the strongman continually proves his dominance in various challenging tasks. By triumphing in tire flips, truck pulls, log presses, and stone lifts, he consistently demonstrates that he is an unstoppable force. After participating in Timber sports, The Beast has ventured into uncharted territory once again, trying his hand at a new sport.

Eddie Hall’s adventurous spirit fuels interest in the new sport

Eddie embarked on his Sumo wrestling journey by seeking guidance from Steve Pateman, a 12-time British Sumo Champion and a highly experienced wrestler with over 25 years of expertise in the field. In a recent YouTube video, the 35-year-old met Steve, who taught him the fundamentals of Sumo wrestling. “Use your strength, grab hold of that Mawashi, let’s see if you can lift those 180-kilogram wrestlers up in the air and march them out,” Steve advised Eddie, referring to the loincloth worn by Sumo wrestlers during training or competitions.

He marveled at the sheer size and strength of the Sumo competitors, stating, “To think that there are human beings out there bigger than me, that’s quite scary.”

Under Steve’s tutelage, the British athlete honed his techniques and familiarized himself with the rules of Sumo wrestling. He sparred with professional Sumo athletes, putting his immense strength and power to the ultimate test. Steve praised Eddie’s strongman background, remarking, “Strongman is perfect training for Sumo.” With his imposing physique and exceptional athleticism, Eddie proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the ring.

Three intense rounds: Eddie Hall’s battles Sumo giants

In a demonstration of his newfound skills, the 386-lb giant competed in a friendly tournament against current Sumo champions from various divisions of the sport. The tournament consisted of three intense rounds, featuring fierce battles between these giants of the ring. Eddie faced formidable opponents, but his sheer physical prowess propelled him to victory. In an epic showdown, he defeated the reigning British Sumo Champion Mandeep Singh Kundi to clinch the gold medal.

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Following his remarkable victory, Eddie’s aspirations now extend to participating in the upcoming Sumo Championship set to take place in Japan. Enthralled by the idea of competing on the grandest stage against the world’s best Sumo wrestlers, Eddie Hall seeks to further cement his name in the book of athletic greatness.