05/10/2019
Ford Strength’s Armadale Stones unveiled today at the Perth Kilt run, come down and test your strength. We are very proud to be a part of such a great event and to see the stones in action which will be a part of the gathering for years to come.
From Perthkiltrun.com.au
“Armadale Atlas Stones
Introducing the new Armadale Atlas Stones, nine reinforced concrete spheres ranging in weight from 9-161kg. Lifting stones have been a part of many European cultures as a traditional test of strength and endurance.
When lifting stones were brought to the World Strongest Man competition, they were previously known as the McGlashen Stones, Scotland’s traditional Clach cuid fir or in Gaelic, 'manhood stones'. At the 1998 World Strongest Man competition held in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the name was changed in reflection to the connection with the Greek titan Greek titan Atlas, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the heavens for all eternity after losing a war against the Greek gods.
Brought to you by the City of Armadale through the initiative of the Armadale Highland Gathering Committee's Heavy Events Team, product made by and photo credit to Ford Strength.”
