Geoff Capes: Olympian and strongest man’s legacy in good palms

The teenage brothers, like their father, have additionally performed rugby. However they’re now totally centered on their athletics ambitions.

“[My aim] can be making an attempt to get into Diamond Leagues or one other big purpose can be the Olympics,” Donovan mentioned.

“That is at all times a purpose I’ve at all times had… to have the ability to carry out on the identical stage that our grandad did.”

Lawson has his eye on additional worldwide picks and setting British information for his age group.

“Lengthy-term smart, I believe in 2028, clearly it is a lengthy shot, however it will be good to see whether or not I may get a spot [at the Olympic Games],” he mentioned.

“In 2032, it will be good if I may get certified, perhaps come prime eight, after which perhaps see if I may get prime three.”

Geoff Capes gained two Commonwealth titles and got here closest to an Olympic medal when he positioned fifth at Moscow 1980.

He was World’s Strongest Man in 1983 and 1985. Such competitions are one other avenue that his grandsons may take in the event that they needed to observe in his footsteps.

“It seems to be a variety of enjoyable. However then it is also fully one other way of life,” Donovan added.

“You have simply bought to place all the things into that and you have to go loopy for it.

“That could possibly be at the back of my thoughts, however then additionally the Highland Video games could possibly be an choice.”

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