"We had a tough decision-making weekend as we reviewed the field in the light of our increased number of participants," FORTISSIMUS 2009 president Paul Ohl told IronMind®.

Continuing, Ohl said, "We officially announce that Terry Hollands, from the UK, two times Britain's Strongest Man, three times a finalist at World Strongest Man , will join the starting field of the 2009 FORTISSIMUS STRONGEST MAN ON EARTH. That decision was made after we did get all the required information as to Terry Holland's physical condition and readiness to compete and meet the challenge of FORTISSIMUS."

Stay tuned, because a further announcement is expected later this week.