Vehicle pull
Vehicle pull is a signature
History
In 1920s, farmers in
In Strongman competitions
Since 1977, Vehicle pulls involving numerous trucks, buses, trains and planes have been used in more than 460 events organized by
In the
Physical demands
Vehicle pulls are a true test of brute strength and endurance which literally causes the heart rate to hit its maximum within just a few seconds.[6] The start is the hardest as it persuades an extremely heavy vehicle (most often between 10 - 25 tonnes, and up to 40 tonnes) to start moving from a standstill upon overcoming its inertia. Once the vehicle is moving, it is essential that the strongman continues its momentum because it is a rare sight to see someone restart pulling the vehicle for a second time once it has stopped. The biggest and heaviest strongmen are usually the people who excel in this event because the heavier the strongman is, the easier is it for them to lean against the weight of the vehicle and get it moving.[7]
Notable Strongmen
This table summarizes the 10 greatest Vehicle pullers in competitive Strongman (open category). 9 of them have won more than 10, and 4 of them have won more than 15 Vehicle pull events in their careers. With 24 wins at 2 wins per every 3 Vehicle pulls he undertook, Iceland's
# | Name | Nationality | Peak stats | Events | Wins | Win % |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | Iceland | 2.05 m (6'9"), 205 kg (452 lb) | 36 | 24 | 66.67% |
2 | Žydrūnas Savickas | Lithuania | 1.91 m (6'3"), 182 kg (401 lb) | 63 | 23 | 36.51% |
3 | Kelvin de Ruiter | Netherlands | 2.03 m (6'8"), 168 kg (370 lb) | 27 | 15 | 55.56% |
4 | Ervin Katona | Serbia | 1.87 m (6'1.5"), 150 kg (331 lb) | 56 | 15 | 26.79% |
5 | Mariusz Pudzianowski | Poland | 1.85 m (6'1"), 145 kg (320 lb) | 30 | 13 | 43.33% |
6 | Magnus Samuelsson | Sweden | 2.01 m (6'7"), 154 kg (340 lb) | 38 | 13 | 34.21% |
7 | Terry Hollands | England | 1.99 m (6'6.5"), 195 kg (430 lb) | 38 | 12 | 31.58% |
8 | Matjaz Belsak | Slovenia | 1.85 m (6'1"), 152 kg (335 lb) | 47 | 11 | 23.4% |
9 | Krzysztof Radzikowski | Poland | 1.88 m (6'2"), 148 kg (326 lb) | 60 | 11 | 18.33% |
10 | Mateusz Kieliszkowski | Poland | 1.95 m (6'5"), 150 kg (330 lb) | 20 | 9 | 45.00% |
- As at 6 July 2023[9]
References
- ^ "Truck Pull". strongman.org. 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Lorry Pull". theworldsstrongestman.com. 2007-01-11. Archived from the original on 11 January 2007. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Truck Pull". strongman.org. 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Contests Featuring a Vehicle Pull Event". strongmanarchives.com. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Vehicle Pull". theworldsstrongestman.com. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "How To Train For The Truck Pull". barbend.com. 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Truck Pull". strongman.org. 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Most Successful Athletes: Vehicle Pull". strongmanarchives.com. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Most Successful Athletes: Vehicle Pull". strongmanarchives.com. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2023-07-06.