Strongman uses oxygen equipment to go for gold
A British strongman has utilised oxygen equipment in his attempts to become the most powerful athlete in the world.
Mark Felix is to compete in the World's Strongest Man contest in South Africa and has been using oxygen to help him acclimatise to the altitude, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The 44-year-old qualified for the event after finishing third in Europe at the Giants Live competition in London, which took place in June.
His wife Denny said he's been using an oxygen mask to replicate training at 10,000 ft.
"He's had five sessions over the last three weeks and is now feeling much more confident about the altitude," she explained.
Ms Felix added her husband is now feeling great and is heading over to the spectacle in the hope of winning first prize.
Some of the other stars to be appearing at the event include Sergii Romanchuk, Terry Hollands and Nick Best.
Posted by Jenny Richards
10/09/2010 16:58:22
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