FULL SHOW: American Grand Prix 2009

1st ever Giants Live contest !!! Held at Mohegan Sun Casino

Stars: Brian Shaw, Derek Poundstone, Travis Ortmayer, Misha Koklayev
Mark Felix, Terry Hollands

10 of the Strongest Men competed for 3 (qualifying) places to 'World's Strongest Man 2009' in front of nearly 7,000 amazed fans

Events include: Axle Press Max
Frame Carry
Log Press
Atlas Stones (inc. heaviest stone in competition at that time)
Hussafelt Carry

Presented and produced by Colin Bryce

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#giantslive
#worldsstrongestman

[Yahya_the_goat]

That Brian Shaw fellow looks like he can be a future champion

[DerSpazzvogel]

THIS Derek Poundstone was an absolut unit 😮 Peak performance!

[inlimboed]

Poundstone was a total beast here. Outstanding. Giants Live should create a network; WWE style. Make all the previous GLs, WSMs and anything else they have the rights for available on demand and stream all the upcoming live events. Throw in some interview shows with current/retired strongmen, training footage and some sort of The Office style fly-on-the-wall documentary featuring Colin Bryce. Would be well worth $10 a month or whatever the charge.

[dennisvansant]

Truly a testament to how amazing and well-rounded of a strongman Poundstone was at his peak. The fact he just narrowly missed out on winning the stones and get the clean sweep is a metaphore for his entire career. This and winning the first Fortissimus are his greatest accomplishments for me, and it makes me sad the “mainstream” crowd will only know him for coming in second against Mariusz that one time. I feel like with one or two different events, Poundstone would’ve made kindling out of Pudzianowski.

[MellonVegan]

It's funny how I've seen Brian say no one's gonna catch him on an event only twice in his long career and despite him being great at these events, he then proceeded to be beaten ^^

[emilianogranados]

I love how everyone has a show they’ve won below their name, but brian just has his weight and height haha. What an accomplishment!!

[CWPWWRESTLING]

Can’t believe Poundstone never won wsm

[MultiNemsi]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is what a man in full strength looks like. He's full of life.

[BbqBryan]

Poundstone was a great strongman. I loved watching these back in the day.

[michaelholder]

What a great show!!! Thanks for putting this full comp out!

Marine Mike

[ady]

Wow i can remember watching this, i wish they would televise this on UK tv know many people would watch 👍💪

[Anduk]

2009 dudes struggling timber carry with 800lbs. Mateusz did timber carry with 880lbs and walking uphill 35ft in just 7 sec 🤯 mind blowing

[bagaskarahadjarputra]

2009 Mohegan Sun was literally the Show only for Poundstone. He made his peak to be the magnum opus like Bill Kazmaier WSM 1980. Those 7000 crowd fans did not disappointed for the show

[terra]

Derek Poundstone was an absolute beast and didn't fulfil his true potential IMHO. He could of been the best in the world for a long time had he carried on.

[jurekcc]

Back in the days, Derek Poundstone was so dominant 💪💪💪💥

[robertcrane]

Mateusz Kieliszkowski is the only OTHER man to lift a log like that DP's power was nuts

[umaratabilgi]

I have never seen anyone win 5/6 events in a competition WOW!

[kCLive]

I just got stronger just watching this lol . Nice work doe fellas

[MuayThaiTherapy]

Brian looks amazing now, he was so young here.

[youtubeconnollyfamily]

To be honest it’s still absolutely amazing to see Brian still have that drive in him. Having that drive is one thing but still being one of the best in the world after everything he has done is another. He just got second place at last WSM LOL I still think he can get the fifth it will be very hard for him but it’s not impossible