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2026 Founders Message

2026 Founders Message

Happy New Year from all of us at Silverback 👊 As we close the door on 2025, we just want to say a huge thank you for being part of the journey.  It’s been a fantastic and at times intense...

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Silverback Athletes Shine at the 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic

Silverback Athletes Shine at the 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic

The 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic was a true showcase of grit, power, and determination, and we couldn’t be prouder of our Silverback athletes who stepped onto the grand stage. Competing against the best in the world, Hafthor Björnsson,...

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Thank You | A message from our Directors

Thank You | A message from our Directors

As we close out 2024, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your continued trust and support. This year has been a challenging but ultimately rewarding one for Silverback, and we couldn’t have made it...

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Dan Benson

Dan Benson's journey into the world of strength sports began with a childhood fascination that turned into a lifelong passion. Growing up, he was captivated by watching the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competitions during Christmas—a family ritual that introduced him...

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Erin Murray: Building Mental Resilience

Erin Murray: Building Mental Resilience

Building mental resilience  Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been highly competitive. And simply labelling it as “competitive” might even be an understatement…I’ve always had an intense need to be the best at anything I tried to do....

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Adam Bishop: The Strongman Who Conquered the World

Introduction Adam Bishop is a name that resonates powerfully in the world of strongman competitions. Known for his incredible feats of strength, relentless work ethic, and strategic approach to the sport, Adam has established himself as one of the top...

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Lucy Underdown

Lucy Underdown

Lucy Underdown: The Deadlift Queen Lucy Underdown, a British strongwoman, has quickly made a name for herself with her exceptional deadlifting ability and rapid ascent in the sport. Originally an athlete in shot put and discus, Lucy transitioned to strength sports...

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Thor Björnsson: The Mountain Who Rose to Greatness

Thor Björnsson: The Mountain Who Rose to Greatness

Thor Björnsson: The Mountain Who Rose to Greatness Early Life and Childhood Thor Björnsson, known to the world as "The Mountain" from the popular television series Game of Thrones, was born on November 26, 1988, in Reykjavík, Iceland. Growing up...

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Julius Maddox | Bench Press World Record Holder

Julius Maddox | Bench Press World Record Holder

Julius Maddox: The World Record Bench Press Holder Julius Maddox, born on May 13, 1987, in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA, is a professional powerlifter renowned for his extraordinary bench press abilities. Maddox holds the world record for the raw bench press,...

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