THE World Strongest Man competition takes place in Charleston, West Virginia, US, and an Upper Highway resident, Vuyani Mseswa, will represent South Africa from December 1 to 3.

The 50-year-old said it is the most important competition in Strongman where you can get your rankings in the world.

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Asked about Strongman, Mseswa described it as the sport of brutal strength.

“We pull trucks, flip cars, deadlift, pick up concrete balls and walk with a plus-minus 400kg yoke,” said Mseswa.

He said he was introduced to the sport by Rory Scheepers.

“He approached me and said he wanted to train with me because I have got potential. That was in December 2004, so from January 2005, we started. In 2006, I came seventh in South Africa, making me the first black person to hit the top 10,” said Mseswa.

The husband, father of four and grandfather to four grandchildren said it has been his dream to be recognised in the world.

“My goal is to be on the podium at the end of all the competitions.”

The champ has a few titles under his name. He won Africa Strongest Man three times.

“I have won SA’s Strongest Man twice. I have taken the third spot in the Arnold Classic in Australia.

“What I love about this sport is that you compete against yourself – you don’t compete with anybody; you do what is best for you.

And all the events are different – there are some good events and some bad events for you. You must try to average it,” he said.
Mseswa thanked the Stuart family for assisting him in this journey and making his dreams come true. He also thanked his training partner, Dean Shelley.

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