The Southern Hemisphere’s top strongman promoter, Bill Lyndon, reported that his Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man (SHSM) contest was a great success, with Frankie Sheun successfully defending his title in a tight race that came down to a head-to-head battle with Warrick Brant.


Frankie Scheun (South Africa) shouldering the 312-lb. stone for reps.  Photo courtesy of Bill Lyndon.



Final Scores
1. Frankie Scheun  - South Africa

2. Warrick Brant - Australia

3. Gerhardt Van Staden - South Africa
4.  Eben Le Roux - Australia

5. Tristen Obrien - South Africa

6. Marc Wells - Australia

7. Jordan Biggie Steffens - Australia
8. Robert Kilpatrick - Australia.

“The under 105 SHSM was no different in excitement to the heavy weights, with some outstanding battles between all the athletes, but Karlo Briski of Australia prevailed with a very solid workman like performance to come out a clear winner at the end,” Lyndon said.

Final Scores
1. Karlo Briski - Australia
2. Frikkie Page - South Africa
3. Joel McLeod - Australia
4. Willie White - South Africa
5. Andrew Roberts - Australia
6. Nick Maloni - Australia
7. Liam Orkinski - Australia
8. Geihardt Taljurst - South Africa
9. Jacob Rassmussen - Australia
10. Aaron Scarborough - Australia

“In the Team Challenge, South Africa (Vikerboks) just beat Australia (Vikeroos) by the smallest of margins,” Lyndon said.


Karlo Briski (left) and Joel McLeod (right) in the Keg Race for SHSM under 105 kg.  IronMind® | Photo courtesy of Bill Lyndon.

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