There are a lot of countries renowned for their zealous sports fandoms; however, this hasn’t always been the case. In order to get where they
Tag: Great Britain
Strength! Featuring Saxon Brown (1930)
Born in England in the early 1900s, Saxon Brown (real name Henry Brown) was briefly lauded during the 1930s as ‘Britain’s strongest youth‘ & ‘the
The fight for Gold! Weightlifting at the 1896 Olympics
1896 was a special year for athletes. Long touted in the making, 1896 marked the first Olympic Games in over 2,000 years. Through loans, promises
The Sandow Story in Ireland
During the prime of his career, Eugen Sandow was known for having ‘the perfect physique’ and for being one of the foremost proponents of physical
Reps for Jesus? Muscular Christianity
Is it a Christian’s duty to be strong and muscular? Does strength equate with Godliness? How should a man behave? These were just some of