Set up your Tivo right away to record this evenings (May 26th) broadcast of the "Scottish Highland Games" on the National Geographic Channel (8pm ET).

 

Check out Strongmen "Pumphrey brothers as they head to Scotland to to find the legendary highlanders, and to learn what makes these superhuman warriors so fearsome."

 

Be sure to visit the… Read More

A 3-part throws clinic offered by John Godina (3 time Olympian and multi-medialist) and Ryan Vierra (5 time scottish highland games world champion) in Mesa, Arizona (next to Phoenix).

 

The Clinic

The John Godina World Throws Center is proud to announce their partnership with 5-Time World Champion Ryan Vierra to create the Ryan Vierra Clinic Series at… Read More

The Caledonian Society of Arizona hosted the 45th Annual Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games this weekend leading with a Pro-Am competition on Saturday. With 6 Pro and 6 Amateurs lining up to take on a new field and wonderful weather (80 degrees in February - only in Phoenix)! While its our plan to track down each of the athletes at the event, this interview focuses on Bert Sorin who ruled the stone throws - taking both Braemar and Open Stone - setting new field records and PRs in each. Bert took 4th overall (Harrison Bailey III, Mike Pockoski, Larry Brock took the top 3 spots in that order) and was kind enough to speak with Rip-N-Rage… Read More

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Over the years I have noticed that most athletes are unaware of how to properly place their hands under the Caber once they pick the Caber.  I too was unaware of this phenomenon… Read More

The IHGF has announced that Bressiure, France will be the host of the 2009 IHGF Highland Games.

 

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European Championships, which will be held on June 13^th & 14^th. Bressiure is a beautiful setting for a championship, which… Read More