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Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Fundraiser for ‘Ireland's strongest man' to get vital knee surgery
Galway man Cilléin Groom has won the Ireland's Strongest Man competition twice in a row and is heavily involved in the sport of strongman in Ireland and beyond. However, his progress has hit a roadblock this month after injuring his knee while preparing for the final event of Ireland's Strongest Man 2025. As a result, Cilléin had to pull out of the competition as well as several others, as he now needs surgery to remove an inch long piece of cartilage and set him on the road to recovery. Saying that Cilléin is 'too proud' to ask for help, his good friend Ethan Preston has taken it upon himself to support his pal and is raising money for him to have the surgery privately, as he says that the HSE waiting list 'could take forever'. With a target of €9,000, the fundraiser has been posted on GoFundMe and has so far raised over €6,000. The GoFundMe reads: 'Hi, my name is Ethan Preston, a close friend of Cilléin Groom. Cilléin is a two time 'Ireland's Strongest Man' winner, current Irish Strength Cup champion and a regular 'UK's Strongest Man' competitor, with aspirations to go much further. While also doing as much as he can to grow the sport of strongman in Ireland with reffing, loading, coaching and the odd podcast. And anybody that speaks to him knows how much this sport means to him. 'Cilléin suffered a knee injury during the final event of Ireland's Strongest Man 2025 while looking to secure his third title in a row. This has resulted in him having to pull out of more planned competitions and ending his season as soon as it started! His knee has lots of damage and requires surgery to remove an inch long piece of cartilage and to get him back in one piece. 'HSE/public waiting lists could take forever for him to get looked at so private surgery is his best option. It doesn't get easier for him as the shop where Cilléin worked has just closed down and he cannot do any sort of manual labour as he can just about walk. 'As most of us would be, Cilléin is too proud to ask for help so here I am! If anyone is able to donate anything at all to help us raise the funds for Cilléins surgery, please do. Thank you.' You can donate to the GoFundMe here.
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Brit vying for World's Strongest Man - 8,000 calorie diet and insane gym routine
Meet Andrew Flynn, the British dad, railway worker and strongman smashing 8,000-calorie days and epic garden workouts as he takes on the world's elite at World's Strongest Man 2025 A British powerlifter is gearing up for the fight of his life, taking on other titans of strength at the 2025 World's Strongest Man competition. Andrew Flynn, from East Sussex, has officially made his debut at the iconic contest, which kicked off in Sacramento, California, on 15 May. The man behind the massive lifts and even bigger meals i s a down-to-earth dad juggling it all. Andrew has a full-time day job in materials control at Southern Railway and a homegrown training regime that's anything but conventional, The Sun reports. From trains to tyres Born on 12 April 1992, Andrew stands at an imposing 6ft 2in and weighs in at around 138–142kg (22 stone). He lives in Peacehaven but is from nearby Lancing. The 33-year-old only entered the strongman scene nationally in 2021, coming seventh in UK's Strongest Man. But he quickly made waves, rising to fourth in 2023 and bagging back-to-back third-place finishes in 2024 and 2025, which earned him a spot on the world stage. At Britain's Strongest Man 2025, Andrew came out singing, winning the medley event, taking second in the log lift, and finishing a solid fourth in the iconic Atlas Stones challenge. He's also been making a name for himself in Europe's Strongest Man and the Giants Live Strongman Classic. Dad first, then strongman Despite the brutal demands of training and competing, Andrew is a devoted family man, he regularly credits his wife and children as his driving force, saying their support has been vital in helping him climb to the top. Gruelling training routine Andrew keeps things simple, there are no glitzy gyms as Andrew trains four times a week in his back garden. Each session stretches beyond three hours, and often follows a full shift at work. Andrew consumes between 5,200 and 8,000 calories a day to keep up with the physical toll. His meals are jam-packed with protein, carbs and fats, with hefty portions of meat, veg and complex carbs to power through punishing routines. Early in his career, Andrew was sidelined by a major bicep injury, but instead of stopping, he came back stronger. Dubbed 'Flying Flynn' in the strongman world, he's earned a reputation for speed, grit and surprising resilience. Andrew said: 'My nickname in strongman is Flying Flynn. When I first started, I'd been playing rugby, so I was a lot lighter, a lot more mobile. I've still got that speed there, so I've always been good at the moving events. I don't really feel pain if I'm doing an event like that.' Just a lad from East Sussex Andrew admits stepping onto the World's Strongest Man stage still feels surreal especially going toe-to-toe with global icons of the sport. He said: 'It's easy to put people on a pedestal and think people are larger than life. On one hand, it's hard to tell people it's attainable because it's obviously very hard to get to that level and it's taken me ten years to do it, but they're human as well.' With the likes of strongman royalty including Scotland 's Stoltman brothers, Luke and Tom also vying for the crown, Andrew knows the competition will be fierce. Regardless of the legends around him, Andrew has proven he can hold his own and isn't there just to make up numbers.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Who is Andrew Flynn? Meet the powerlifter competing in World's Strongest Man 2025
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITISH strongman and powerlifter Andrew Flynn is making his debut at World's Strongest Man 2025. The qualifying round of the competition in Sacramento, California kicked off on May 15 — here's everything you need to know. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Andrew Flynn is competing at World's Strongest Man foe the first time in 2025 Credit: Instagram @flynnflyflynn Who is Andrew Flynn? Andrew Flynn was born on April 12, 1992 and stands at 6ft 2in tall, weighing approximately 138–142kg. He hails from Lancing and currently lives in Peacehaven, both in East Sussex. Andrew balances his strongman career with his day job in materials control at Southern Railway. He began competing at the national level in 2021, initially placing seventh in the UK's Strongest Man. Over the next few years, he consistently improved, achieving fourth place in 2023, third in 2024 and 2025 at the same event, securing qualification for the World's Strongest Man. At Britain's Strongest Man 2025, he excelled in the medley, winning the event, placed second in the log lift, and also finished fourth in the Atlas Stones. He has also competed in Europe's Strongest Man and the Giants Live Strongman Classic, regularly placing in the top half of the field. Family man Andrew is a devoted family man, balancing his demanding strongman career with his responsibilities as a husband and father of two. He often credits his family as his greatest motivation, emphasising how their support and encouragement have fuelled his journey to the top of the strongman world. Despite the rigorous demands of training and competition, he prioritises spending quality time with his loved ones. Shock moment ex-World's Strongest Man & MMA fighter Eddie Hall chases driver screaming 'I'll rip your f***ing head off' Unconventional training Andrew's training approach is a bit different to most competitors — he trains four times a week in his garden. His sessions are intense, often lasting longer than three hours after a full day's work. Nutrition is a critical part of Andrew's regimen — he consumes between 5,200 and 8,000 calories daily, with a diet rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats. His everyday meals are substantial, with large portions of meat, vegetables and complex carbohydrates, reflecting the immense energy requirements of elite strongman athletes. Overcoming injury Andrew overcame a significant bicep injury early in his career, which sidelined him from major competitions. It's still odd. Especially now when you're meeting World's Strongest Man finalists and then I'm there like 'hi'. It's easy to put people on a pedestal and think people are larger than life Andrew Flynn But it also ultimately fuelled his determination to return stronger. Known as the 'Flying Flynn' in the strongman community, his resilience and work ethic have earned him a reputation as an underdog who consistently exceeds expectations. Andrew said: 'My nickname in strongman is Flying Flynn. When I first started, I'd been playing rugby, so I was a lot lighter, a lot more mobile. "I've still got that speed there, so I've always been good at the moving events. I don't really feel pain if I'm doing an event like that.' 2025 World's Strongest Man Andrew's debut at World's Strongest Man 2025 marks a significant milestone in his career. As he explained: 'It's still odd. Especially now when you're meeting World's Strongest Man finalists and then I'm there like 'hi'. It's easy to put people on a pedestal and think people are larger than life. "On one hand, it's hard to tell people it's attainable because it's obviously very hard to get to that level and it's taken me ten years to do it, but they're human as well. "It's about taking the veil down really. You understand the hard work that everyone's put in." He'll be facing off against the biggest names in the game, including 'Strongest Brothers in the World' Luke and Tom Stoltman, ads well as newcomers including
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Who is Andrew Flynn? Meet the powerlifter competing in World's Strongest Man 2025
BRITISH strongman and powerlifter Andrew Flynn is making his debut at World's Strongest Man 2025. The qualifying round of the competition in Sacramento, California kicked off on May 15 — here's everything you need to know. 1 Andrew Flynn is competing at World's Strongest Man foe the first time in 2025 Credit: Instagram @flynnflyflynn Who is Andrew Flynn? Andrew Flynn was born on April 12, 1992 and stands at 6ft 2in tall, weighing approximately 138–142kg. He hails from Lancing and currently lives in Peacehaven, both in East Sussex. Andrew balances his strongman career with his day job in materials control at Southern Railway. He began competing at the national level in 2021, initially placing seventh in the UK's Strongest Man. more world's strongest man Over the next few years, he consistently improved, achieving fourth place in 2023, third in 2024 and 2025 at the same event, securing qualification for the World's Strongest Man. At Britain's Strongest Man 2025, he excelled in the medley, winning the event, placed second in the log lift, and also finished fourth in the Atlas Stones. He has also competed in Europe's Strongest Man and the Giants Live Strongman Classic, regularly placing in the top half of the field. Family man Andrew is a devoted family man, balancing his demanding strongman career with his responsibilities as a husband and father of two. Most read in Sport He often credits his family as his greatest motivation, emphasising how their support and encouragement have fuelled his journey to the top of the strongman world. Despite the rigorous demands of training and competition, he prioritises spending quality time with his loved ones. Shock moment ex-World's Strongest Man & MMA fighter Eddie Hall chases driver screaming 'I'll rip your f***ing head off' Unconventional training Andrew's training approach is a bit different to most competitors — His sessions are intense, often lasting longer than three hours after a full day's work. Nutrition is a critical part of Andrew's regimen — he consumes between 5,200 and 8,000 calories daily, with a diet rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats. His everyday meals are substantial, with large portions of meat, vegetables and complex carbohydrates, reflecting the immense energy requirements of elite strongman athletes. Overcoming injury Andrew overcame a significant bicep injury early in his career, which sidelined him from major competitions. It's still odd. Especially now when you're meeting World's Strongest Man finalists and then I'm there like 'hi'. It's easy to put people on a pedestal and think people are larger than life Andrew Flynn But it also ultimately fuelled his determination to return stronger. Known as the 'Flying Flynn' in the strongman community, his resilience and work ethic have earned him a reputation as an underdog who consistently exceeds expectations. Andrew said: 'My nickname in strongman is Flying Flynn. When I first started, I'd been playing rugby, so I was a lot lighter, a lot more mobile. "I've still got that speed there, so I've always been good at the moving events. I don't really feel pain if I'm doing an event like that.' 2025 World's Strongest Man Andrew's debut at World's Strongest Man 2025 marks a significant milestone in his career. As he explained: 'It's still odd. Especially now when you're meeting World's Strongest Man finalists and then I'm there like 'hi'. It's easy to put people on a pedestal and think people are larger than life. "On one hand, it's hard to tell people it's attainable because it's obviously very hard to get to that level and it's taken me ten years to do it, but they're human as well. "It's about taking the veil down really. You understand the hard work that everyone's put in." He'll be facing off against the biggest names in the game, including '
