Talking Strongman with Svend Karlsen
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
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Svend is one of the biggest legends in the sport, and also a very funny guy.
Why do you say that? He only won the title one time & that's it, same with Magnus Samuelsson. Meanwhile someone like Jouko Ahola is completely ignored & under appreciated despite the fact that he's one of only 9 men to ever win the contest more than once, one of only 3 men to win the contest his first appearance who then went on to win it more than once. Not to mention coming close to being the third man to ever win the contest 3 years in a row.
@janoycresva276 Svend got involved late with Strongman and was still unlucky to win it only once. In 1997 svend was leading the final with when he got injured and even Ahola said that Svend would have won in 1997.
@@janoycresva276 Stop crying pathetic little hater lol
Sad to hear about Svends kidney. I hope he’s able to get a donor and get back to some sort of strength soon.
Very few conquer Strongman after conquering every other "gym rat" avenue. Bodybuilder, powerlifter, Strongman and true Viking. I remember watching him as a kid and begging my mum (who's German) to find out if we had any Scandinavian in our ancestry lol.
I met Svend probably 9-10 years ago in Australia. He was super lovely and we had a good chat about classical music and the great composers.
A fine experience I often look back on fondly!
Svend is also 3x Norways strongest man, 1x Europe strongest man and 1x Nordic Strongest man 💪
Really good interview. Hope he gets his health sorted out and is able to get into the gym again. Would love to see a healthy Svend Karlsen refereeing or commentating at Strongman events in the future.
I hope so too.. I remember when he lost his wife to suicide :/
@@SparklingLavaJellyfish seriously? Damn, that’s tragic.
Svend never really had a weak event and was always great fun to watch. People like him gave more to the sport than they ever took. A legend.
And he was so humble about it as well. Which is why he remains one of my all time favourites.
His grip was always his weak point, other than that he was a great overall strength athlete.
His deadlift wasn’t that great. He was the the best presser in the world for a time though.
@@doublem1975x Compared to other stongmen at the time his deadlift was above average. Samuelsson and Virtanen were not good deadlifters. Ahola and Pudzianowski would struggle to beat Svend in a max deadlift challenge. Some of the guys back then did not have top notch static strength. That’s why Mariusz stayed with Met-Rx WSM. The strongest guys all went to IFSA.
Svend is changed a lot, i hope he is doing well so glad to see him ❤
Hoping for a full recovery for you soon, Svend.
On viking power dvd he did 370kgx3 on deadlift and did farmers walk outside on snow , that was cool back in the day
Absolute legend wishing Svend a speedy full recovery 🙏
To this day, the greatest moment in strongman history is:
Svend Karlsen: finishes event
Colin Bryce: "it's quite a close race after 3 (I think?) events".
Svend: "what's everybody's score?"
Colin: "I have bo idea."
Both: *hysterical laugh*
In what contest was that?
great interview, one of the more colorful personalities in strongman back in the day. Hoping you get on Jouko Ahola in the future!
Jouko is coming, I can feel it, Loz has the charm to get anyone on the channel he wants 😜👍🏻
I'd love to see ahola,my all time fave
Svend, you're a legend! You were the first person since Jon Pall Sigmarsson to bring LIFE and ENERGY and CHARISMA to strongman. Good luck in getting your new kidney.
Wasn't expecting a Mount & Blade image in the thumbnail.
Hilarious to hear Big Z described as a thorn in your side, lol 😂
I got to talk with Svend while he and Eddy Coan were reading Eddy’s book waaaaaay back at one of the Arnold Classics. It was surreal!! I only wish the BEST for Svend!!
Svend Karlsen, the legend, used to love watching him because he was so animated, and hungry for it! I really hope he gets better soon aswell.
I can’t see anyone disliking Svend, such a nice bloke👍🏻
He really is. I love listening to his interviews after the events, man used to laugh at himself all the time. You just can’t dislike this guy haha
My favourite Strongman ever..love him in the late 90s...met him once in Kuala Lumpur in 2002, Superb bloke!
A truly memorable and magnificent competitor. His squat at the 2002 WSM finals in Malaysia was unforgettable. He's still only fifty, and I hope he regains his health as soon as possible, gets that new kidney, and can take part in the strongman scene again. Laurence, at this juncture, I ask you whether you have any interest in addressing the elephant in the room of strongman. Svend has kidney issues. Darren Sadler had kidney issues. Andy Bolton has had kidney issues. We know why. On Joe Rogan's podcast, Mark Bell candidly admitted that steroids were part of the sport of strongman. In a famous longform article on Brian Shaw, it was acknowledged that steroids were part of the sport of strongman. ("You don't take a knife to a gunfight.") If everyone uses them, then it's a level playing field in that respect. Would you care to talk about steroids vis-a-vis strongman in a video...?
This is a subject I do plan on addressing but there is a huge risk to any athlete that talks openly about this type of thing so I would like to grow my page and start to make some money on RUclips as talking about this type of thing can cause such a stir. Athletes can loose sponsorship etc just talking about it. But it’s a subject that needs addressing and people need educating on it. The good and the bad.
@@BigLozOfficial Your response is why I have such massive respect for you, Loz--I've seen other famous strength athletes shut down instantly when the topic is broached. Strongman is such an extreme sport to begin with, and the athletes are taking huge risks with their health in preparation as well as competing...while the money involved is still not anywhere near where it needs to be. I hate that steroids have to be a "dark secret"--that only promotes ignorance and increases the risk factor and the stigma factor...
Actually Arild Haugen, Norways second most successfull man in WSM has made a whole youtube series on the topic of steroid abuse. He also did an interview with Svend in that regard, where Svend said he was supportive of his work and would like to help him.
Svend was my Hero and Idol when I started hitting the gym. I guess he still is, it is just that both me and him have gotten older, I really hope he will get well again.
Love Svend and great memories of him competing. Him and Magnus in Worlds Strongest Arms is still in my DVD collection. Best wishes to him with his kidney condition x
I'm so glad you had svend on. He is one of my favourite strongmen and loved him growing up. Started watching strongman in 1997 and karlsen was probably the biggest character in late 90s. Was so glad he won it in 2001, I'm sure he has all 3worlds 1st second third. Nice one loz, hope he gets the kidney sorted soon.
A true legend.
You only have to read through the comments section to see how respected, and loved this guy is.
Awesome, maybe we'll see a Johannes Årsjö interview in the future?
Thanks so much Loz ! Been waiting for this one. Svend was was and is a huge inspiration to me all these years; an amazing athlete and a great character both in strongman and life in general. Hope he gets his health sorted out real soon, best wishes Svend
So is Svend Technically the strongest IFBB pro of all time?
Stan Efferding likes to call himself that title 😉
Yes!
Svend is the only IFBB pro with a world’s strongest man title.
So nice to hear and see the Viking again.
You should have asked him about eating fish :-) best Svend Karlsen moment ever :-)
You legend ! Thank you
I didn't see you had uploaded this he is such a legend he was the best entertainer in strongman sad to hear he is not in the best of health
That's a nice video. Svend Karlson seems to be a very authentic person. When I was watching old videos I always thought he has a very strong charisma and a strong character. It's very interesting to hear that he is interested in UFOs. Me as well I'm fascinated by this topic, I know there is far more out there than most people would imagine. What he told about crafts that could bend space time, the same was explained by a guy that has actually seen a real UFO from inside and tried to understand its propulsion system, back in 1989, Bob Lazar.
Thanks loz for getting viking power on ,saw him in competition at glenarm castle,co down in 2001,he was wsm that year,he was squating a Mitsubishi jeep on a frame ,think he got over twenty reps,brilliant, hope he gets sorted with a kidney ,first class video and thanks again
I was going to send you a PM suggesting Svend. So happy for this!
What a lovely guy and a huge character of the sport in his day. Wishing him all the very best health-wise. Seems strange all these years later to hear of his kidney issues because when he competed I always used to comment that he looked terribly jaundiced.
One of the legends I grew up watching.
Another episode of The Big Loz Strongman Experience Podcast. Im enjoying these chats.
Great interview with Svend, hope he gets well soon
great so see Svend on here ive been waiting for this one. one of the greatest anyone who hasn't should go watch the old worlds strongest man contests on here and watch him and guys like jouko and Magnus. I hope he gets his new kidney soon and hopefully we get too see bit more of him.
Loz the sign of a great interviewer is that his guests feel so comfortable and at ease that they are free to open up and share themselves you have that rare skill another fantastic interview well done Matec keep up the great work 👍😉
Loz, your interview skills are on point. I would seriously watch you talk even to non-strongmen
Yea luarence lets his guests speak without cutting them off mid stream...excellent interviewer...best wishes svend👍
Great to see Svend interviewed, love these interviews with the legends of strongman!!
Hi big loz so sorry to hear sven and ill health... was a massive fan of sven and his viking power ... followed him for years . Hope he get well quick... he was in amazing shape for strength and bodybuilding
One of my favorites growing up. That’s for the great interview.
2 true legends!! Amazing!! Big fan of both of you!!
Thanks for this interview Laurence! I met Svend in Drammen in 2019, but I didn't recognize him until hours later.. (I my defence he had gotten older and it was at a commercial gym that I'd never expect to see him)
But here you asked all the questions I'd have if I got to sit down and talk with him. I'm impressed with how well you know the athletes you're interviewing and how much you respect them.
Lovely to hear from Svend again! So happy you had him on Laurence! Thank you so much👍
Everyone loves Svend! 3rd, then 2nd, then 1st at WSM! BITD when Svend had his Viking Power website I send him a email to congratulate him on his win to my surprise, he emailed me back great Guy he's welcome to have one of my kidneys. Thanks for the interview Loz!
Love these Strongman talks! Got to get the podcast on Spotify or iTunes etc.
It’s on iTunes 👍
Viking power, legend of the sport.
God bless you, buddy. Hope you get your health fixed up. Loved watching you dominate back in the day. 💪🏼
Nice one Loz! My favourite of that era. Viking Power 💪🏼🇳🇴👍🏽
Svend is one of my favorite strongmen of all time. I was really looking forward to this interview. :D
Same here man. He’s such a likeable guy.
Love seeing Svends watch him for long time. Hope he gets his Kidney soon. Hoping to see Jouko Ahola on here in the future lol
Great interview Loz! Svend is one of my all time favourite strongmen!💪😎 All the best Svend!🙌
Thank you so much for this Mr. Shahlaei. Viking power Mr. Karlsen.
That was a great interview, always loved watching Svend, what a shame to see him in poor health, hopefully he will get a donor. Puts things in perspective. Wishing Svend well. Thanks for the interview.
On a different note, it would be nice to see you interviewed, you give a lot of time to others, would be nice to hear your story.
Been waiting for this one. True legend of the sport with not only immense strength but up there with Jon pall as possibly the strongman with the greatest charisma. Top entertainment
Love you Sven, praying for you!
I love Svend, the guy had such a, "Go for it", attitude, a Viking attitude. Very inspiring. I also think he could have won the Aplon Wheels at the Arnold #2, if he wasn't injured, or at least tied with Big Z. He actually moved the weight faster...a very explosive athlete. Probably would have been a great Olympic weightlifter, or Greco-Roman wrestler as well. I hope you get that Kidney Viking 💪...or take one! 💪
That was great. We all loved Svend.
Please bring Sven back to talk about science and space👍 great to see him hope he gets healthy soon
great channel love these interviews with the legends.
Love hearing from these legends! Keep it up Loz!
Thank you for another wonderful interview Loz. Without a doubt, Svend was one of the most charismatic strongmen we have ever seen and a credit to the sport of strongman. In his day he was immense, and it’s hard to believe he only won Worlds once. Good health Svend. Stay strong.
Thank you for the upload Loz. Can’t believe I missed this one!
Best interview u done.... Ita all about fun... And svern is fun.... Good gift to have....
Svend is a true legend of strongman. I remember the cheek and fun he brought to the sport. Loved watching him. Hope we see him again soon, within the sport, in a different role. ❤️
Hope you get well soon Svend!
Legends never die..true legend
Legends Never Die!
Thank you! Probably the most enjoyable episode you have produced thus far. Felt like it could have lasted twice as long. Svend is such a simple, yet interesting character. Can we have Arild Haugen, and Odd Haugen next please?
Another great one, Loz!!🥰 Good to "hear" from a fellow Norwegian!!🥰🥰
Used to love watching Svend in Strongman. He was awesome. He made it look fun and he was such a cheeky chappy. Hope his health improves and he gets the treatment he needs. ❤️
I watched "Viking Power" as I started my health journey years ago and it has always inspired me in the gym. I am nowhere near where I need to be, but always trying to do better. Thanks for this video; if you talk to Sven again, please let him know how inspirational he is to so many people!
My all-time favorite funny Svend moment (of which there are many!) was from the 2004 Strongman Super Series Grand Prix in Sweden (same event where Virastyuk dislocated his finger). Colin asks Svend if he's surprised to have finished in third place and Svend says 'yeah, because I've been doing all my training at MacDonald's.' Then he pauses for a moment, like he's thinking about it, then says 'Ronnie MacDonald is the best coach in the world! YEAH, MACDONALD'S!'
Been making my way through the interviews slowly during some slow nights...Svend was another of my favorites, was so happy to see him win in 2001. Hope he's gotten that kidney, or at least gotten closer to getting it. Thanks again for these tremendous interviews Mr. Shahlaei!
Viking power forever!
Hope he’s doing better since this video heart breaking to hear his ill health absolute legend
Best Strongman content for months running!!
Another peach Loz it's a great community of athletes. Thanks it's good to see. 👍 Doochie
I've been waiting for this :-) Glad to hear from Svend again. Such a shame to hear of another Kidney issue.
Loved watching Sven 💪
Remember him competing in WSM great guy and very strong, would not recognize him now at all
You can, he looks different here because hes wearing a cap and glasses. All of us who remember him from strongman, remember him without hats and glasses, and of course the bleached blonde hair 😂💪🏻
He’s looking unwell here due to his kidney failure as well.
@@beardedbjorn5520 ah yes, good point, forgot about that
Yooo, I trained in the warehouse where his clothes (in this video) came from :D
That brand has founded a local powerlifting club and put a gym next to where they work.
Fantastic interview/casual talk. Subscribed!
Wow his appearence changed a lot.
He went through a lot the past 10 years with health and personal issues. Glad though he's steadily recovering.
Kidney Failure is extremely hard on your body.
@@johanstrm840 He also lost his wife in tragic circumstances which took a toll on him, I hope he'll recover healthwise and thrive again, because he seems like a very nice man.
@@kimaboe Yes, I know. It's tragic.
@@johanstrm840 no shit
WIKING POWAAA
Svend was always a character when he competed, sad to hear about his health issues☹️, hope he gets the help he needs and gets better 👍
I miss watching svend, what a great guy
I would also like interviews with some lesser known guys, Paul Smith comes to mind. Or guys like Badger Brunning or Aaron Page.
In the pipe line :)
So sad that he did not win the arnolds. 3 times 2nd place..
Massive Respect Viking Powaa 💪
Great stuff Loz. Hes funny. All the best for him.
Hey Loz, thank you for all the enterview's with the greats and the future prodigies. I've always wanted to know so much about these monsters there stories and who they are. Thank you very much. VIKING4POWER 😁👍👍
I still have the email reply Svend sent me when I was 15 and told him my best lifts and for asked for advice. That was 19 years ago!
That’s awesome
Big Loz Official Looking for validation from one of the greats at the time! I also remember telling you on the Muscletalk forums that you had the best post event roar of any of the strongmen 👊
insane to be 14 and bench 100kg almost immediately. i dont think a lot of elite athletes realise just how incredible their genetic advantages are... it took me like 2 years to get to a 100kg bench as a man in his 20s and i'm 6'2 so i'm not a small guy, and i don't even have "bad" genetics
Svend was a great athlete. I had the pleasure of seeing him compete in person at Odd Haugen's 2001 Beauty and Beast contest in Hawaii.
In the interview he mentions living alone, what happened to his wife? I remember seeing her on tv always cheering him on.
Unfortunately she committed suicide in 2009
Such a unique guy, legend
What an amazing man.
Him and Magnus Samuelson were my favorites from that era.
A Legend always a happy guy 👌