Ever one to chunk off as a lot as he can chew, Novikov is aiming excessive this yr.
In some ways, 2022 was fairly a yr to recollect for Oleksii Novikov. The prolific Ukrainian strongman stood on high of the rostrum on three separate events on the 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM), Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC), and Strongman Rogue Invitational (RI). As well as, the previous World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2020) set a brand new all-time Hummer Tire Deadlift World Record of 549 kilograms (1,210 kilos) on the 2022 Shaw Basic. Some can be content material with such a resume over a whole profession, not to mention in a single yr. Novikov will not be wired that manner. He’s by no means been one to do something however put the pedal to the steel and go headlong into the following problem.
On Jan. 16, 2023, Novikov posted a Q&A video to the English model of his YouTube channel, breaking down his upcoming plans for the 2023 calendar yr. Among the many extra notable revelations is that Novikov will attempt to construct on his Hummer Tire Deadlift World Report by efficiently pulling 600 kilograms (1,322.7 kilos) on the subsequent iteration of the Shaw Basic, on August 19-20, 2023. This mark can be an astonishing 51 kilograms (112.3 kilos) over his present report achievement.
In discussing why he wished to increase his Hummer Tire Deadlift report by such a staggering quantity, Novikov famous that he didn’t actually put together a lot earlier than the pull in 2022. He believes {that a} better dedication to the method this time round may solely end in a dramatic leap skyward as he tries to separate himself from his friends.
“I’d additionally wish to go to the Shaw Basic and pull 600 kilograms (1,322.7 kilos) on this [Hummer] Tire Deadlift,” Novikov mentioned. “As a result of final yr I did 549 kilograms (1,210 kilos), now I need to pull 600 kilograms to shut the subject about this deadlift. Final time, I didn’t prepare it in any respect.”
Other than extending report marks, Novikov unsurprisingly plans to defend his ESM and RI titles. The 2023 ESM is scheduled for Apr. 1, 2023, in Leeds, England, and the 2023 RI will seemingly happen in Fall 2023 on a but unconfirmed date. Plus, whereas he was uncertain about scheduling, Novikov maintained he’ll seem at a measure of Giants Reside competitions, too.
Final however actually not least, the strongman will vie for one more WSM title on Apr. 18-23, 2023, in Myrtle Seashore, SC. If he efficiently dethrones the reigning two-time champion, Tom Stoltman, it could be Novikov’s second WSM victory in 4 years.
“What I’m planning in the meanwhile is the Europe’s Strongest Man, the World’s Strongest Man, and the Rogue [Invitational],” Novikov mentioned. “That’s what I would like. I additionally don’t know precisely all of the dates and occasions of Giants Reside. So, if it’s all OK, I’ll verify myself competing there.”
Some athletes put their minds to their duties and obtain nominally nice issues from time to time. Novikov is, once more, not like different athletes. When he has a aim in his crosshairs, chances are high he’ll attain it and exceed all expectations.
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