In the heart of South Africa’s sporting renaissance, a young powerhouse has risen to claim his place on the global stage.
Reuben Jansen van Rensburg, the indomitable 22-year-old who won both South Africa’s and Africa’s Strongest Man titles in the under-80kg division in 2024, has just received his official invitation to compete at the Official Strongman Games in Arlington, Texas, from 20 to 23 November this year.
This isn’t just any event, it’s the pinnacle of strongman competitions, where the world’s elite clash in feats of raw power and unyielding grit. Reuben, a 100% natural athlete whose 272.5kg deadlift and 280kg yoke carry defy his 80kg frame, stands as a testament to what sheer dedication can achieve. As he prepares to carry our nation’s flag across the Atlantic, Reuben needs your support to make this dream a reality. Click here to find out how you can help.
Funds Raised to Date
of R 75 000.00
He is a 100% Natural Athlete. This is Why he refuses to take Steroids:
– who worked the hardest
– who has the most skill
– who has the best genetics
Steroids test none of these
and they allow someone who isn’t the best at any of these, to win.
It creates a 4th test:
How much steroids can you take until you kill yourself?
That isn’t what competitive sports are trying to test.”
That doesn’t sound like much of an achievement.
That improvement isn’t you.
Its the equivalent to testing the 0-100 of two cars, but sticking nitrous in one.
If you took the nitrous off, it would no longer be faster.”
Look at how many strongman competitors push press their overhead.
Every single one would lift more weight if they learnt how to jerk.
Instead, because they are too lazy to develop the necessary mobility, they would rather increase the dose of steroids to lift more weight.”
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Reuben Jansen van Rensburg’s journey as a natural, under-80kg strongman champion offers a fresh, inspiring narrative in a heavyweight-dominated sport.
His achievements echo the feats of ancient Greek warriors heaving massive stones and embodies the essence of disciplined power in a world fixated on bulk.
Join the #Ramboer movement today and let’s propel this prodigy to Texas to show the world what true strength looks like.
In Less than Two Years, Reuben won all these Strongman Medals and Trophies:
– Arnold Classic Under 80kg: 3rd Place/Bronze Medal (2023)
– Southern Cape Strongest Man: 1st Place/Gold Medal (2023)
– South Africa Strongest Man: 2nd Place/Silver Medal (2023)
– Western Cape Strongest Man: 1st Place/Gold Medal (2023)
– African Strongman Union (ASU) Log & Deadlift Championships: 3rd Place/Bronze Medal (2024)
– Natural Strongman Worlds in Galway, Ireland: 10th place (2024)
– South Africa Strongest Man: 1st Place/Gold Medal (2024)
– Africa’s Strongest Man: 1st Place/Gold Medal (2024)
This is what the events looked like at the 2024 SA & Africa’s Strongest
More About the Young Man Behind the Miracle of Muscle
South Africa’s strength sports scene has gained another shining star on the international horison. Reuben, a completely natural athlete has earned his spot through years of unyielding commitment. Starting in the backyard with homemade sandbags as a teenager, he built his way to gold medals. His path shows what focused effort can accomplish, embodying the victory of persistence over obstacles.
The extraordinary challenges Reuben sets for himself, don’t happen overnight. A sporting career of this magnitude, demands years of dedication, diligence and perseverance to reach fruition. Reuben will pour his utmost into every step until he hits his mark and then sets a new goal to pursue. After Natural Strongman Worlds 2024 in Ireland, Reuben felt dissatisfied with his 10th place, even though he was by far the youngest u80kg competitor. True to his resilient nature, he re-grouped and went on to dominate the next competition where he destroyed his opponents with such a substantial lead that he achieved a resounding victory before the last event had even taken place.
The beauty of Strongman events, is that they require a versatile combination of skills, such as strength, agility, mobility, speed, strategy and determination. To triumph in a competition with an average of six different events, you have to maintain a competitive edge through your worst, mediocre and absolute best tests of strength. No-one is excellent at everything, so the secret lies in developing your unique set of skills to the best of your ability.
As he gears up to represent South Africa across the ocean, Reuben needs your backing to turn this opportunity into reality. He has already paid his entrance fee of $285 (>R5000), but with expenses piling up for flights, accommodation, equipment and supplements, your help is vital. Whether through a donation, a sponsorship for his training gear or booking him as a motivational speaker to energise and inspire your group. Step into the #Ramboer campaign today. Let’s get this dedicated athlete to Texas and demonstrate the real meaning of unbreakable drive.