I have never met this man, but he is one person who has made an influence on me. I happened to find his site one day, and watched him power through some amazing standing presses. I believe it was 325lbs for 4 reps, and he was just popping them out like they were nothing. The moment I saw that video, I said I want to do that. I started following his career and reading about what he has done. He was only 25 and competed in the Worlds Strongest Man and placed second to the famous Mariusz Pudzianowski. He died at 27 during his workout. He had a genetic heart defect. This is a great video highlighting some of his impressive lifts and strength: