#167: Leigh Holland-Keen on Life as a Strongwoman

Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women

This week on the podcast I am joined by Strongwoman competitor, Leigh Holland-Keen.

As the name suggests, Leigh competes in what traditionally would be called Strongman competitions.

How strong is Leigh?

Well, in 2018 Leigh became the first woman in history to be awarded a clean lift of the Dinnie Stones.

They are two legendary stones located in Scotland that less than 100 men have lifted in history.

They weigh a combined total of (are you sitting down?) 332kg. That’s 733lbs!

Yes, you read that correctly —332kg

Leigh was introduced to Strongman competitions by her step-father and was encouraged and inspired to compete by her mum.

Leigh’s mum - who we talk about in this episode - was a pioneer of the sport of Strongwoman in Australia and found her strength through the sport after an abusive relationship in her younger years left her with profound PTSD.

Leigh is one of four women featured in a new documentary recently released on ABC iView appropriately called “Strong Women”. You can find that series here.

Get the full show notes for the episode here.

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