Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, is dwarfed by the world’s strongest man Tom Stoltman, 27, and his giant brother Luke, 37, at a fitness convention.
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arnold schwarzenegger was upstaged by the Stoltman brothers when bodybuilders met the fitness icon at the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio on Monday.
The 74-year-old actor had invited the world’s strongest man Tom, 27, along with his brother Luke, 37, to compete in the Arnold Classic strongman competition.
Tom, who is 6-foot-8, and his 6-foot-3 brother Luke, dwarfed the 6-foot-2 Terminator star when they teamed up at the Greater Columbus Convention Center .
Wow! Arnold Schwarzenegger was upstaged by the Stoltman brothers (Tom pictured, right) when bodybuilders met the fitness icon at the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio on Monday.
Disappointing: Despite his prestigious title, the younger brother almost made it to seventh place in the demanding contest, but promised he would return to reclaim the top spot.
Despite his prestigious title, the younger brother almost made it to seventh place in the demanding contest, but promised he would return to reclaim the top spot.
He still pocketed a whopping £5,300 for his efforts in the event, while Luke won an incredible £15,000 after lifting the 213kg Austrian oak log that earned him third place.
Tom wrote on Instagram: ‘Something positive coming out of Arnold’s this weekend! I’ve wanted to meet this man for a long time! @schwarzenegger.
‘I knew I would have to work hard to get to the top 5 in this competition with the events and I fought hard and scored some points along the way! Dumbell is a huge weakness and I’ll address this when I’m home and a few other things!
Friends: The actor, 74, had invited world’s strongest man Tom, 27, along with his brother Luke, 37, (right) to compete in the Arnold Classic strongman competition
Starstruck: Luke added, “If anyone had told me 5 years ago that I’d be pressing the Austrian oak in @arnoldsports class with @schwarzenegger looking on and cheering me on, I would have called you crazy.”
’10 weeks to WSM and I need to plan and re-address a few things and will do whatever it takes to become x2 champion!
‘Thank you @drjantodd and @arnoldsports for having me and all the athletes were amazing
A big shout out to @luke.stoltman for an amazing podium finish! @sineadstoltman I love you gurrrrl #wsm #stoltmanbrothers #stoltmanstrength.’
His wife Sinead wrote in her own profile: ‘No matter where you rank in competition you are my number one…and the world!
Loved it: His wife Sinead wrote on her own profile: ‘No matter where you rank in competition you are number one to me…and the world!’
Supportive: He added: “No matter what anyone else says, even if Britain was ‘a walk in the park,’ it’s still a burden on your body.”
“No matter what anyone else says, even if Britain was ‘a walk in the park’, it’s still taxing on your body.”
‘You went to a competition on paper, your worst events were written in Squats and recorded! Absolutely crazy!
‘I’m so proud that you didn’t give up when you felt upset and fatigued, you still tried every single event!
‘Bring the next one, you’ll be fresh and ready.’
Luke added: ‘If anyone had told me 5 years ago that I’d be pressing the Austrian oak in @arnoldsports class with @schwarzenegger looking on and cheering me on, I would have called you crazy.
But yesterday it happened. LIFE IS WILD!!!!❤️❤️❤️
‘#arnoldschwarzenegger #arnoldclassic #strongman #worldstrongestman #stoltmanbrothers #scotland #sbdapparel #strength.’
Tom took home Britain’s Strongest Man gong just a few days before flying to the US to meet up with Arnold. He is currently working hard to keep his world title, which he achieved last year.
Impressive: Arnold rose to bodybuilding fame as the Austrian oak (pictured in 1976)
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