Glenn Ross
Glenn Ross(born 27 May 1971) known by his nickname "The Daddy", is a Northern Ireland former internationalstrongmanandpowerlifterwho has represented Northern Ireland and the UK in severalWorld's Strongest Mancompetitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions. Ross is the founder of theUK Strength Counciland Scotland Strength Association and the creator of theUK's Strongest Mancompetition, as well as several regional and national qualifying events.[2]
Strongman career
[edit]Ross is a 5-time winner ofUK's Strongest Man– 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010.[1]
Ross is also a 3-time winner ofBritain's Strongest Man– 1999, 2000, 2001.[1]
In 2003, Ross lifted three cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the threeCitroënSaxos was almost 3 tonnes.[1] But in the hands of the lifter, this weight is actually more like 400 kg. The lifter is not lifting the raw weight of the car, it is a lever system. He has competed in theWorld's Strongest Mancompetition on five occasions.[1]
Arnold Strongman Classic
[edit]In 2005, Ross was in his peak physical condition. He was invited to Columbus, Ohio to compete in theArnold Strongman Classic,the heaviest strongman competition in the world. In the first event, he shocked audience members and judges by strict-pressing the 366 lb. Apollon's Axle three times. He took first place in the Hummer tire deadlift, setting a world record of 977.5 pounds. In the Inch Dumbbell press, Ross tied for first alongside Hugo Girard and Brian Siders by strict-pressing the 173 pound dumbbell 10 times. Ross placed third behindVasyl Virastyukand championŽydrūnas Savickas.
Ross competed in the 2006 Arnold Strongman Classic, but injuries to his patellar tendons severely affected his performance. Ross lost his world record in the Hummer tire deadlift to Žydrūnas Savickas. Placing 10th, it was Ross's last year in the competition.
Personal records
[edit]Powerlifting records
[edit]- Squat– 400 kg (881 lb)[3]raw;
- Bench press– 295 kg (650 lb)[3]raw;
- Deadlift– 400 kg (881 lb)[3]raw;
- Total – 1000 kg (2,200 lb)[3](380-240-380) (done at the Irish Senior Powerlifting Championship 2004).
Strongman records
[edit]- Standing military press– 195 kg (429 lb);[1]
- Viking Press (Giant Log) – 115 kg (254 lb) – 19 reps;[1]
- Steel Log – 300 mm diameter – 175 kg (385 lb) max – 12 reps;[1]
- Apollon's Axle – 166 kg (366 lb) – 3 reps with no leg drive;
- Deadlifted 3 Citroën Saxos at once from the back below the knees - combined weight 2750 kg (6,050 lb);[1]
- Held a 1200 kg Citroën Berlingo Van for 176 seconds;[1]
- Held a 1400 kg BMW car – 74.8 seconds;[1]
- Held up 2 Citroën Saxos from the back combined weight 1700 kg for 67 seconds;[1]
- Deadlift – 430 kg (946 lb) (2006 UK's Strongest Man);[1]
- Hummer Tire Deadlift – 443.4 kg (977.50 lb) without a belt;
- Inch Dumbbell Press – 78 kg (172 lb) – 12 reps;
- Brick Lift – 25 bricks.[4]
In car-lifting events of the sort mentioned above, the full mass of the vehicle is not lifted. Instead, a system of levers is used to raise one set of wheels off the ground. The load at the competitor's hands is therefore of the order of 4000newtons(i.e. would feel like lifting a 400 kg (881 lb)barbell). The exact load depends not only on the vehicle mass, but the distribution of that mass, which axle (front/rear) is lifted and also the geometry (i.e. lengths etc.) of the lever arrangements. This means that performances from one competition to another cannot be reliably compared.
Ross's usual catchphrase during strongman competitions is "Who's the Daddy?".
Size
[edit]He has in the past weighed in at 474 lbs (215 kg), making him one of the heaviest strongmen in the world. His frame is emphasized by his body measurements; his neck is 24 inches (610 mm), his biceps are 24½ inches, his chest is 63 inches (1,600 mm), and his thighs are 35 inches (890 mm), as well as a 50-inch (1,300 mm) waist. He has lost 6 stone over 2009/2010 and is now 405 lbs (184 kg) in weight. Ross has, however, since increased his weight to over 500 lbs (35stone) and is now 469 lbs (213 kg) in weight.
Personal
[edit]Ross has appeared on several TV shows, includingKelly Show,They Think It's All Over,The John Daley Show,Harry Hill's TV Burp,8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown,CelebrityBig Brother's Big Mouth,Ask Rhod GilbertandHole in the Wall.Ross works as abouncerin County Down when he is not training.[5]Ross is married with two children.[5]
References
[edit]- ^abcdefghijklmnProfile at irishstrongmanArchived24 September 2008 at theWayback Machine
- ^UK's Strongest Man#UK.27s Strongest Man
- ^abcd"Vikingr: Strong Wear from the Frozen North: STRENGTH ICONS - GLEN ROSS".11 June 2012.Archivedfrom the original on 18 July 2013.Retrieved18 October2012.
- ^Glen Ross-Brick Lift World Record.mov,archivedfrom the original on 5 November 2021,retrieved5 November2021
- ^abStrongman Glenn just a gentle giant[dead link](article excerpt fromThe News Letter,Belfast, Northern Ireland, 29 August 2000)