The High Cost Of A Dream: World's Strongest Man

min0 lee · 05-19-2009, 06:58 AM

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Posted By: Darren Rovell | Sports Business Reporter
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| 15 May 2009 | 09:55 AM ET
Some kids grew up idolizing Reggie Jackson, Dr. J or Joe Montana.

Gerard Benderoth's idols were Magnus Ver Magnusson, Riku Kiri and Bill Kazmeier.

If those names are foreign to you, you somehow haven't watched ESPN's late night classic "World's Strongest Man," where insanely ripped behemoths keep you awake by pulling buses and throwing 50-pound weights over towering walls.

Unlike me and the thousands of kids who grew up marveling at this contest, Benderoth actually has a chance to compete for the title. On Sunday, he'll be at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut to take his chance at qualifying for the 2009 version of the competition.

If the contest was for the "World's Most Diverse Man," Benderoth would win hands down. This man who stands at 5-foot-11 and weighs 370 pounds, is a police officer who tailors his own uniforms, enjoys painting and dance movies.

He also loves lifting the seemingly impossible, which is a costly endeavor. If he does qualify and somehow goes on to win the competition, he says he'll probably break even on the investment.

Benderoth has free memberships to gyms in his area, and is sponsored by a vitamin shop and a dietary supplement company called Genetic Breakthrough Science, but what he really needs is a supermarket deal.

"It's at least $350 a week in food and my wife and five-year-old aren't eating much of that," Benderoth told us. "I go through a box of oatmeal every two days, I eat at least a dozen eggs every day, drink a gallon of milk, eat a steak and some chicken too."

And if that's not enough protein, he'll have even more by going through a big jug of whey -what most people will finish in a month - in just five days.

Benderoth, who can bench press 625 pounds and squat 800 pounds, says his costs don't include steroids, which he says he doesn't think about taking because of his day job. (The competition doesn't ban any performance enhancers.)

Benderoth's nickname? The White Rhino.

"I was competing in the Scottish Games and this guy comes up to me and says, 'You look like a mutant rhino," Benderoth recalled. "And I thought, 'Well, I do have big arms, a big belly and a big head,' so it's not that far off."

**P-funk** · 05-19-2009, 07:59 AM

that is one huge dude!!

patrick

nkira · 05-19-2009, 12:50 PM

He's a giant!!

IronAddict · 05-19-2009, 12:55 PM

Damn, put that guy on your offensive line!

min0 lee · 05-19-2009, 02:47 PM

min0 lee · 05-19-2009, 02:47 PM

IronAddict · 05-19-2009, 03:48 PM

Okay, I take it back, I'd make him a fullback.

nkira · 05-20-2009, 02:47 AM

He must be needing a STRONG bed!!

nkira · 05-20-2009, 02:48 AM

Is that body possible without ROIDS?? He says no but still I think.

JerseyIron · 05-28-2009, 10:40 AM

How nice.

A police officer taking illegal drugs to get big.

Oh sorry. I forgot he said he was natural...

A fine example to our youth.

What a joke.

min0 lee · 05-28-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyIron

How nice.

A police officer taking illegal drugs to get big.

Oh sorry. I forgot he said he was natural...

A fine example to our youth.

What a joke.

You mean you don't supply kids with roids?
What kind of father are you for letting your kid grow up a wimp?

05-19-2009, 06:58 AM	#1
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	The High Cost Of A Dream: World's Strongest Man The High Cost Of A Dream: World's Strongest Man - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell - CNBC.com DARREN ROVELL, SPORTSBIZ, SPORTS, CNBC, CNBC.COM, BLOG, SPORTS BUSINESS Posted By: Darren Rovell \| Sports Business Reporter cnbc.com \| 15 May 2009 \| 09:55 AM ET Some kids grew up idolizing Reggie Jackson, Dr. J or Joe Montana. Gerard Benderoth's idols were Magnus Ver Magnusson, Riku Kiri and Bill Kazmeier. If those names are foreign to you, you somehow haven't watched ESPN's late night classic "World's Strongest Man," where insanely ripped behemoths keep you awake by pulling buses and throwing 50-pound weights over towering walls. Unlike me and the thousands of kids who grew up marveling at this contest, Benderoth actually has a chance to compete for the title. On Sunday, he'll be at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut to take his chance at qualifying for the 2009 version of the competition. If the contest was for the "World's Most Diverse Man," Benderoth would win hands down. This man who stands at 5-foot-11 and weighs 370 pounds, is a police officer who tailors his own uniforms, enjoys painting and dance movies. He also loves lifting the seemingly impossible, which is a costly endeavor. If he does qualify and somehow goes on to win the competition, he says he'll probably break even on the investment. Benderoth has free memberships to gyms in his area, and is sponsored by a vitamin shop and a dietary supplement company called Genetic Breakthrough Science, but what he really needs is a supermarket deal. "It's at least $350 a week in food and my wife and five-year-old aren't eating much of that," Benderoth told us. "I go through a box of oatmeal every two days, I eat at least a dozen eggs every day, drink a gallon of milk, eat a steak and some chicken too." And if that's not enough protein, he'll have even more by going through a big jug of whey -what most people will finish in a month - in just five days. Benderoth, who can bench press 625 pounds and squat 800 pounds, says his costs don't include steroids, which he says he doesn't think about taking because of his day job. (The competition doesn't ban any performance enhancers.) Benderoth's nickname? The White Rhino. "I was competing in the Scottish Games and this guy comes up to me and says, 'You look like a mutant rhino," Benderoth recalled. "And I thought, 'Well, I do have big arms, a big belly and a big head,' so it's not that far off." How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

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IronAddict YOU ME WE Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In my skin Posts: 2,801	Damn, put that guy on your offensive line! The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

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IronAddict YOU ME WE Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In my skin Posts: 2,801	Okay, I take it back, I'd make him a fullback. The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

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JerseyIron Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2	How nice. A police officer taking illegal drugs to get big. Oh sorry. I forgot he said he was natural... A fine example to our youth. What a joke.

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