Latvian strongman

Raivis Vidzis (born 22 March 1976) is a leading international strongman compe*or, former two-time holder of the World Strongman Cup *le and repeat entrant to the World's Strongest Man. Now retired from strongman, Raivis currently competes in Mixed Martial Arts.

Contents

• 1 Biography
• 2 Compe*ion record
• 3 Mixed martial arts record
• 4 References
• 5 External links

Biography

Raivis Vidzis in 2009

Vidzis won his country's strongest man *le when he was just 24 year's old. He went on to dominate in Latvia for four years whilst also making a reputation on the international circuit. In 2004 he won the overall *le for the World Strongman Cup having thrown in his lot with them as opposed to the International Federation of Strength Athletes. He won it again in 2005, and made a number of appearances in the Strongman Super Series. He qualified for the prestigious 2005 World's Strongest Man compe*ion but did not make the final. In 2006 he was invited to the 2006 World's Strongest Man where he made the final ten, finishing ninth overall. In 2007 a fourth place showing in Europe's Strongest Man was the highlight although he did make the 2007 World's Strongest Man compe*ion but did not make the final. Vidzis, having been so active in the now defunct World Strongman Cup, reduced his compe*ive activity in 2008 and 2009. He competed in the 2008 World's Strongest Man compe*ion but again did not make the final. An appearance at the 2009 Europe's Strongest Man was the only major engagement of that year.

Compe*ion record

• 2000
  • 1. – Latvia's Strongest Man
• 2001
  • 1. – Latvia's Strongest Man
  • 7. – World's Strongest Team 2001 (with Raimonds Bergmanis)
• 2002
  • 9. – Europe's Strongest Man 2002
  • 1. – Latvia's Strongest Man
• 2003
  • 1. – Latvia's Strongest Man
• 2004
  • 2. – World Strongman Cup 2004: Edmonton
• 2005
  • 4. – Polish Giants, Łódź
  • 1. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Mińsk
  • 4. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Wexford
  • 4. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Yorkshire
  • 3. – World's Strongest Team 2005 (with Rolands Gulbis)
  • 1. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Denver
  • 5. – Strongman Super Series 2005: Malbork
  • 5. – Strongman Super Series 2005: Varberg
  • 4. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Bad Häring
  • 1. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Ladysmith
  • 5. – Europe's Strongest Man 2005
  • 5. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Nuremberg
  • 1. – World Strongman Cup 2005: Chanty-Mansyjsk
• 2006
  • 5. – Polish Giants, Łódź
  • 2. – World Strongman Cup 2006: Ryga
  • 5. – World Strongman Cup 2006: Armagh
  • 8. – Strongman Super Series 2006: Milicz
  • 2. – World Strongman Cup 2006: Mińsk
  • 2. – Poland against Europe
  • 9. – 2006 World's Strongest Man, China
  • 10. – World Strongman Cup 2006: Vienna
  • 6. – World Strongman Cup 2006: Grodzisk Mazowiecki
  • 5. – World Strongman Cup 2006: Podolsk

Raivis Vidzis

• 2007
  • 6. – Polish Giants, Łódź
  • 2. – World Strongman Cup 2007: Ryga
  • 4. – Europe's Strongest Man 2007
  • 6. – World Strongman Cup 2007: Dartford
  • 4. – Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansijsk (WSMC)
• 2008
  • 7. – Europe's Strongest Man 2008
  • 3. – Polish Grand Prix
  • 8. – Strongman Super Series 2008: Lysekil
• 2009
  • 8. – Europe's Strongest Man 2009

Mixed martial arts record

References

External links

• Raivis Vidzis – Official site
• Professional MMA record for Raivis Vidzis from Sherdog