Norway's Kikki Berli-Johnsen: Stones, Strength, & Legacy

On this episode at The Table, Kikki shares her personal journey into strength training, the impact of strength training on overcoming physical challenges, and her transition to strongwoman in a historically male-dominated space. Additionally, she discusses her passion for Atlas stones, her world record achievement in lifting a 137-kilogram Atlas stone at the age of 47, and her training and preparation for achieving that world record. She also shares her journey of competing on the world stage and the changes it has brought about in the sport. We wrap the chat with Kikki's involvement in FEFOR and Strength Week, her preparation for the Dinnies in August, the relationship between lifting and aging, and Kikki's pieces of advice for life and strength training.TakeawaysStrength and traditionCommunity and support Breaking records and achieving milestones in strength sportsThe impact of Kikki's achievements on women's participation in strength sports Strength and communityEmbracing agingChapters00:00 The Tradition of Stone Lifting08:17 Overcoming Physical Challenges20:03 Love for Atlas Stones29:11 Preparation for World Record36:13 Competing on the World Stage and Impact on Women's Participation01:03:27 FEFOR 2026 and Strength Week01:10:04 Future Competitions and Aging01:22:10 Memorable Moments at FEFOR