The Most Serious Goof in Strength Sports.
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Instead, he trained religiously to become “outrageously strong so that nobody can touch me.” He wrestled in high school and competed in strongman contests while still a teen. As a result, his
Martins “The Dragon” Licis, 6’3” and 340, who in his previous World’s Strongest Man contests had never medaled (sixth in 2016, fourth in both 2017 and ’18) bested the reigning champ Hafþór “The Mountain” Björnsson (third) and Poland’s Mateusz Kieliszkowski (second) to win … Originally from Latvia and representing the USA, Licis stands 6’3” and weighs 355lbs at the age 28.
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The incident A past strongman Licis admires is Juoko Ahola (2-time WSM Champion – 1997 & 1999). During the 2018 Tachi Palace WSM trophy presentation with Kieliszkowski on the podium, Licis smiled despite how disappointed he was to finish behind his rival.Martins Licis (USA) along with Mateusz Kieliszkowski (POL) have been called, “the future of Strongman” because of their tight battles in big competitions. Martins Licis answers your questions shortly after reaching the pinnacle of strongman, and becoming the 2019 World's Strongest Man.
With that, it has been called “the best rivalry in Strongman.”Licis started lifting stones on his family’s farm in Latvia as a child.As a teenager, Licis overcame being bullied and beaten up for money by 3 older guys when while waiting for a bus.
IG: @martinslicis Going to the gym was no longer a chore.
Worlds Strongest Man 2019. He wanted to be stand on the podium and just missed it for the second straight year. A two-person film crew follows him on his many adventures. KELSEY OUT-LIFTED ME!
He also finished worse than his rival, Poland’s Mateusz Kieliszkowski, for the 1st time. As his mother wrote, “he was looking for his own tribe.” He found its leader in Norwegian-American strongman and coach The top strongmen are a gregarious bunch, and Licis is especially so. Might as well start here.
Martins Licis, pro-strongman and gym owner, is making his 4th appearance in the 2019 Tachi Palace World’s Strongest Man.His nickname “The Dragon” comes from the fire inside him. Behind the Scenes: Martins Licis Bonus footage from our weekend with 2x World's Strongest Man finalist and 2017 fourth place finisher Martin Licis. 13.1k Likes, 125 Comments - Martins Licis (@martinslicis) on Instagram: “HERE WE HAVE IT. HUGE THANK YOU…” Martins Licis powered through monster trucks, massive tires, Atlas Stones and much more on his way to earning the title of 2019 World's Strongest Man. Our first Day in Iceland with @thorbjornsson is out!
In 2003, he was pummeled by three older kids while waiting for a bus.
What a year has this been for Martins Licis.He broke his own Steinborn squat record, he placed first in Conan’s Wheel discipline at Arnold Strongman, finishing 2nd overall and now he’s officially the World’s Strongest Man.Beating The Mountain, Mateusz Kieliszkowski, Brian Shaw and many other top tier Strongman athletes to become this year’s champ. The Dragon dethroned the Mountain.
No, this wasn’t a Mārtiņš Līcis (pronounced, in English: Mar-teens Lee-cees) immigrated with his mother, Anita, and father, Kristaps, to Massachusetts in 1994, the year he turned four. Tagging along with them to the gym, he started training with weights at nine. In the aftermath, his attitude changed. In 2018, Licis was disappointed with his 4th place finish last year (2018). (Link in bio)! LEG DAY WITH MY WIFE! His young parents had come to pursue architecture careers, and, having grown up under communism in the former U.S.S.R., they encouraged their child to chase his American dreams. GET THOR´S APPAREL GET STRONG THE RIGHT WAY! Just after turning 20, Licis and a friend drove across the country, moving to Los Angeles.