markos Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 For those that missed it, last weekend Martin fainted under a 180kg front squat Then nine.msn get hold of the story http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/remove-bar-from-windpipe-then-squat-guy-faints-in-gym-fail/story-fneuzle5-1226725940365 Then Fox FM get hold of it http://www.fox.com.au/shows/fifi-and-jules/blogs/2013/9/what-happens-next/ They ring me, and I tell them Marty is fine, in fact he front squatted 180kg on Saturday............and I filmed it. They plead with me to post it, so I just did Wow, all this over a missed front squat Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozodos Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 has he been copping much shit over this? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7033963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMikeZ32 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 He's a bit of a unit... But who is he? Claim to fame? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7033966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markos Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Martin has copped no shit, he misses a front squat every Saturday in the gym. Martins claim to fame? He has all the GPC teen WR in the 82.5kg class He has all the junior GPC WR in the 82.5kg class He has the Open Men GPC WR for deadlift I have lost count of his National Records He is sponsored by Ironedge, features on the cover of their catalogue, and inside His best lifts, raw, are 255kg squat, 160kg bench and 290kg deadlift. He is 20 years old 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7033977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozodos Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I meant over becoming internet famous lol... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7033993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markos Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Oh, sorry Bozo, misunderstood. He comes in about 5pm, I'll let you guys know lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FIGJAM- Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 as much as we laugh at the whole feinting video (and it is funny), it could have ended much much worse then it did. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markos Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 So can crossing the road Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FIGJAM- Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 true that good on him for hitting the weight the next week tho Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markos Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Next week............he deadlifted 320kg off blocks the next day. He honestly didnt have a mark on him and was in no pain, he only stopped his session because it was his last lift Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markos Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Now its big http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/09/24/13/53/weighlifter-fails-picks-weight-up-for-win Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ooo grats Markos! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owgasm Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Nice, good stuff! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7034898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_o Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wow the kids a beast! Ffffffffuuuuu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7035073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markos Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Marty recovered from this and went on to win ProRawFive 95kg class, pocketing $2000 He squatted 300kg, benched 175kg and deadlifted 320kg, weighed in at 93kg 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7210211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 That's disgusting lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7210407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Beast mode Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/432271-martin-nguyen-becomes-famous/#findComment-7210768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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