Strongman siblings impress at WC and national champs

Reuben Jansen van Rensburg, 21, and his brother Timeon, 17, from Kommetjie, impressed at the weekend’s Western Cape Strongest Man competition in Oudtshoorn, winning gold and silver, respectively.

In true Strongman fashion, the events included an 8ton Truck Pull, Yoke and Sled Medley, Farmers Walk and the famous Log Press as well as Deadlift.

Reuben, who won the silver medal at SA Strongest Man in August last year, got third place at the Africa Strongman Union Log and Deadlift championships in Johannesburg in March this year. His younger brother, who competed for the first time, set an African Log Press Record of 90kg and finished in second place at this event.

Both say they do not use any steroids or growth enhancers and are quite outspoken about the detrimental effects it has on a young men’s health and physique.

At 1.80m tall, Reuben competes in the under-80kg weight class while Timeon who measures 1.91m tall, currently competes in the under-18 category where there is no specific weight limit. Once he turns 18 in August, he’ll be competing in the under-90kg weight class.