Идydrunas Savickas is a popular athlete who has become famous for his exceptional strength. On his account the title of the strongest man in Europe and the whole world. Lithuanian athlete is also known for his physical form, which he was able to bring to a low percentage of fat.
Biography
The future strongman was born in the mid-70s of the last century on the outskirts of Lithuania, in the city of Bijai. From childhood, the boy was distinguished by a strong, muscular physique. He always liked sports: already in his teens, under the influence of television programs, he decided to become a professional athlete.
At the age of 17, идydrunas took part for the first time in power-direction competitions, where he took tenth place. Despite the defeat, the future strongman only gathered his strength and set goals for the future.
Further, his successes began to grow, he tried to develop in various sports areas: powerlifting, power extreme. Soon, he set his country's record in eventing, that is, he managed to do squats with a barbell, bench press and deadlift, the total amount of kilograms was more than a thousand.
In 1997, Savickas won the Lithuanian power extreme tournament, he became the strongest person in this direction in his native country. This achievement allowed the man to take part in world competitions.
Knee injury and rehabilitation
At the age of 26, идydrunas had to interrupt his sports career due to an unexpected knee joint injury, the strongman overestimated his strength and took too much working weight. Many doctors who were involved in the rehabilitation of the man claimed that he should no longer engage in any kind of sports, the injury was too serious.
Contrary to all advice, the purposeful Savickas made a strong-willed decision to restore: during the year he was engaged in physical therapy, used various medications. As a result, the knee healed, and идydrunas returned to professional sport.
Key sporting achievements
A world-class strongman held the annual championship at one of the most prestigious heavyweight lifting tournaments - Arnold Classic Strongest Men for five years, from 2003 to 2008. After 8 years, he won again in this competition, regaining the title of the strongest man on Earth in this sports direction.
In his homeland, Savickas has repeatedly held leading positions in both extreme power and powerlifting. He also promotes the sports movement in Lithuania, at the moment he is known to many teenagers in the country who are interested in physical activity.
