Raivis Vidzis

Raivis Vidzis (born 22 March 1976)[1][2] is a leading international strongman competitor, former two-time holder of the World Strongman Cup title and repeat entrant to the World's Strongest Man.

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 title for the World Strongman Cup having thrown in his lot with them as opposed to the International Federation of Strength Athletes.

He qualified for the prestigious 2005 World's Strongest Man competition 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.

Raivis Vidzis in 2009
Raivis Vidzis