National Multi-Marathon Champion Crowned in Isyah Olonho, Yakutia
## Vladimir Mikhailov's Victories in the Er Bärdé Strength Multievent Competition
In a series of impressive performances, Vladimir Mikhailov has dominated the Er Bärdé Strength Multievent Competition, showcasing his versatility and determination across various events.
### Previous Victories
Vladimir Mikhailov has earned three consecutive victories at the Er Bärdé Strength Multievent Competition, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to strength and endurance.
- **2021 Victory** In his first triumph, Vladimir excelled in the deadlift, overhead press, and atlas stone events, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set.
- **2022 Victory** Building on his success, Vladimir further showcased his strength in the log press and reinforced his dominance in the farmer’s walk and yoke carry.
- **2023 Victory** In his most recent win, Vladimir added the tire flip and keg toss events to his repertoire, demonstrating a remarkable ability to adapt and overcome increasingly challenging competition formats.
### Current Performance
At the 2023 competition, Vladimir Mikhailov secured third place in two out of five events, scoring second and fourth places in two others, and finishing seventh in the final event, stone lifting, which he identified as the most difficult stage. Despite this, his overall score of 19 points was enough to secure third place in the Ysyakh Olonho competitions.
### Upcoming Events
Vladimir Mikhailov remains a formidable competitor, with his sights set on future victories. His upcoming calendar includes:
- **2025 Er Bärdé Strength Multievent** In the next edition of the competition, Vladimir will face a more challenging format emphasizing hybrid functional strength and endurance, including novel challenges such as weighted obstacle courses and combined lifting carries.
- **Winter Strength Invitational** A high-profile invitational event, Vladimir is expected to participate, focusing on speed-strength events.
- **International Strongman Grand Prix** A global event featuring many Er Bärdé disciplines, Vladimir will have the opportunity to compete on a broader international stage.
### Training Methods
Vladimir Mikhailov's training regimen is a sophisticated blend of old-school powerlifting techniques and modern functional strength practices. Key aspects include:
- **Periodized Strength Training** Vladimir follows a strict periodization plan cycling through hypertrophy, strength, and power phases to maximize muscle growth and neuromuscular efficiency.
- **Event-Specific Conditioning** He incorporates event simulation workouts replicating actual competition tasks such as atlas stones, log presses, and yoke carries to build skill and endurance specific to each event.
- **Functional Mobility and Recovery** Mobility drills, yoga, and active recovery sessions help maintain joint health and prevent injuries, critical for the wide range of motions required in multievent competitions.
- **Nutrition and Supplementation** Vladimir follows a high-protein, nutrient-dense diet tailored for muscle repair and energy replenishment, supplemented by creatine, BCAAs, and omega-3 fatty acids.
- **Mental Conditioning** Visualization techniques, meditation, and tactical planning sessions prepare him mentally for the multifaceted demands of multievent competitions.
Other notable competitors in the 2023 Ysyakh Olonho competitions include Nikolai Nikolaev from the Viluysky district, who finished in third place, and Mikhail Gogolev from the Ust-Aldan district, who took second place.
In the 2025 Er Bärdé Strength Multievent, Vladimir Mikhailov aims to continue his triumphant streak, ready to tackle the challenging hybrid functional strength and endurance format, which includes weighted obstacle courses and combined lifting carries. While honing his skills, Vladimir occasionally switches gears to enjoy a game of hockey, showcasing his versatility even off the competition floor.
