Travis Ortmayer is one of life's great guys. This is a great video WSM. Thanks for making such an in-depth piece on Travis. He is a fighter and although he is getting older - he is a man on a mission and no matter what he does in strongman now, he is already a champion and always will be. Lets hope his son gets to hear about this one day and they can be reunited again. Good Luck Travis!

@bennettchandlerii3614

2 жыл бұрын

He truly is a great man. I’ve went through a similar situation and didn’t see my daughter for years because of drugs she’s 12 now but I’m back in her life and getting back involved in strongman just signed up for my first novice competition in August. I started competing when I was 15 and met Travis and his dad at nas nationals his dad was in the masters division. They invited my mom and I out to eat afterwards and paid for everything. I’ll never forget that day. I haven’t competed in 14 years but it’s never to late been clean for almost 6 years now. Travis is real idle and inspiration. Thank you for this video. I love strongman!

@doug853

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettchandlerii3614 Congratulations on your sobriety. I met Travis once at a strongman event in Houston. Super nice guy. I'm happy to hear that both of you are doing well. It's very inspirational to me whenever someone is able to rise up and overcome adversity. Much love.

@bennettchandlerii3614

2 жыл бұрын

@@doug853 thank you brother. I’m finally getting back into competing after 14 years. Got a competition in August. I’m amped!

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

I’m just seeing this… and wow, thanks brother! That really means the world to me

@wileecoyote5749

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he was found dead

That video Had me in Tears mate. I am sure one day your son will see this video. Then it’s up to him to figure it out. People make mistakes mate. And people can change just like you.

I spoke to travis on the phone one time, inquiring about coaching… He was so genuine and so sincere in his interest in seeing his athletes succeed. He gave me form advice and insight on injury even after I told him I couldn’t afford coaching, simply because he loves to care.

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Hey brother, thanks for that! I hope you’re doing well

@wileecoyote5749

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he was found dead

@justted8554

6 ай бұрын

@@TexasstonemanI’m someone from your past and just saw this and am praying for you every day. I had no idea you were going through all that and wish I had been a better friend. Hope you’re healing up

Went through the same thing. Lost everyone close to me. Addiction changes who you are. I guess that's when people stop loving you cause you're not the same person anymore

I only came here to gather picture references for a sculpture of a strongman, as an artist, and damn, I was really left on my ass connecting with that person. Ortmayer is truly a great inspiration and example of unwavering willpower, discipline and perseverance, a model of reference for everyone.

Travis is a true overcomer and inspiration to be the best version of oneself. Be inspired by this living example of the strength of heart! We are grateful for you, Travis! Thank you for sharing your heart with us.

Denison Texas - a competition Chad Smith was promoting…. I was there. It was a day I’ll never forget as a spectator. Katy Depot… bricked streets, I had just graduated high school and discovered strength that day on a new scale

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

This is bad ass… The year before at the same competition is when I discovered my passion in life. Did we meet that day?

Damn Travis, powerful stuff. I pray that one day you will reconcile with your family.

Thank you Travis for being a success. Hope your son and you reunite.

Having seen Travis around America iron from time to time.. He always seemed like a good guy.. Now I am very glad to know his back story... Makes it even easier to cheer for him

This strong guy has such a soft heart....lot of respect from India....

At my very first nas teen nationals when I was 16 Travis’s dad was competing in the masters division. I spotted Travis over cheering his dad on I mean he wasn’t hard to miss lol but I mustered up enough courage to go over and talk to him and his dad. They are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. After our competition Travis offered me and my mom out to dinner at a great pizza and steak place. We had great conversation and ate a ton. At the end of dinner we were getting ready to pay our bill and Travis picked up the bill and paid everything and told me to keep at it. I’ll always remember him he’s always been an idle of mine now even more so because I also into drugs opioids in particular and anything else I could get. I quit competing and lost everything. Went to rehab 3 times. I’m now 31 been clean for almost 6 years getting back in my daughter’s life and I just signed up for my first novice mens strongman competition in August. It’s never to late. People may judge Travis but he’s a absolutely great person and very humble. Some of the best most humble people I’ve known are strongmen. I love the sport I love the lifestyle and I love the comradeship. To be a true strongman is not just being physically strong but strong in all areas of our lives. 🇺🇸💪🇺🇸❤️

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

So proud of you for getting out of it my brother!

you can be one of the strongest men on the planet. but this takes a whole other level of strength.

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

Travis is went threw a very similar thing and I am turning the corner as we speak and I want to thank you for your story.Also I am very proud of and I am sure your little boy is too.Keep your chin up Travis and KEEP FIGHTING BROTHER

Brilliant and brutally honest story. I had no idea Travis had been through all that. Keep going brother.

This had me tearing up. You are an inspiration to us all Travis

Wow… my man as a native Texan and aspiring strongman I am proud that you represent our great state. Much love brother.

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

A true inspiration.

Travis, thanks again for this great vid. ;-) I know the whole 9 yards of that deep, dark rabbit hole ! ! I quit heavy booze and painkillers 3 years 9 months and 11 days ago SAME DAY I STARTED GYM AGAIN ....had a similar inspiration you had ;-) Recovered as well on my own ;-) P.S. Today i am bigger, heavier and stronger then back in 1992, ! now having fun lifting ;-) now being 60, i am a lot wiser ;-) ;-)

@MampsUK

2 жыл бұрын

Well done maybe u can be an inspiration for me as I'm only 45 but hardly trained much in over 5 yrs and would love to be as strong as I was in my late 20s

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Congrats brother. That’s freaking awesome to hear

Fair play to you… May you never turn back from the dark path which you traveled & continue towards the mountain you’ve climb.

Great story, great guy, great athlete. I hope he gets invited back to WSM 2022 in Sacramento...he acquitted himself well in 2021, after ten years off, in the toughest group in the heats, with both guys who advanced making the podium. He's competed internationally since, and won a show in Portugal...Colin, Darren, and Magnus, bring him back to Sacramento...

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👊👊

@wileecoyote5749

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he was found dead

Great story. Needs to be made into a film.

Truly inspirational!!!!.....was always a travis ortmyer fan and im glad he didnt fully give up. I would do anything for son also

THIS IS THE HUMAN SPIRIT

I love this, amazing story! I'm a recovering alcoholic going on a year clean. Seeing this inspires me to keep going and to help others battle addiciton!

Keep going Travis, i know the addiction for many years, i quit 11years ago, but still have some chronic effect from it. Keep strong for yourself and loved ones.

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

Had the pleasure meeting you during WSM 2010. At Sun City Resort, South Africa. Introducing Travis Ortmayer from the 🇺🇸

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

Huge respect to man

What an inspiring story Travis! I met you briefly when I lived in the Houston area (2008-2015). I wished I would have shared Jesus with you during that time. I’m thankful for your story and I pray you have also found The Savior on your journey. God bless.

I too know exactly what this man is going through. I'm 16 months clean, currently at a shelter. I've lost everything in my life. I'm only 160 lbs, compared to 208 from 2 years ago. Travis...our stories are very similar. I'm trying to keep my head up.

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Just keep moving forward brother. It’s all in how you approach life on a daily basis. Every day is a gift… Even the bad ones.

@wileecoyote5749

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he was found dead

@everythingstrength1485

Жыл бұрын

@@Texasstoneman good to see you on your game again. I'm not at the shelter anymore. I have my own place. Full time job. Got everything back but my son😓...as far as "she" goes. She can be another suckers problem.

Excellent broadcast!

Good job Travis for overcoming from the dark. Cloud hope to see u buddy

Man this really touched me. Well done brother, always had great respect for you, now even more. Much love man, you're an inspiration.

Love the honesty and inspiration. Good luck Travis :)

That was though. Keep it up travis 💪

Fantastic story thank you for sharing this. I still watch your competitions too.

What a truly inspirational man 👍

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

What a very inspirational video hope life with your son all works out for you

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👊

@MampsUK

Жыл бұрын

@@Texasstoneman please let us know how it works out with your son and keep posting the inspirational videos wish I could train with u in the gym

Travis was and still is one of my favorite strongman! Keep it up Bro! Everybody can have second chance!!!

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

Damn... have a lump in my throat.

TexasStoneMan, if that’s your YT handle please keep uploading, subscribed a decade ago, still a big fan! Keep it up bro!

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

I’m actually just about to start that up again!

@azuki1982

Жыл бұрын

@@TexasstonemanBrill!

*4:55** A "friend" offered me crystal meth! Let me tell you, friends like that...You don't need enemies.* 😏 *Congratulations to Travis on his BIG WIN in Portugal in 2021* 🍷🍾🥂

Great video. Well done Travis.

This was brilliant! What a fighter 💪

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

Samson had hair, The Texas Stoneman has nipple rings. Facts. Glad you’re back, glad you’ve slain those demons.

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

😂🙌

@PhillipCalvin627

Жыл бұрын

@@Texasstoneman Hope all is well, big guy.

Paradise is where the flowers of your true self bloom, hell is where it is your self that is trampled on, and something is being imposed on you.

I haven't got any addiction issues but at moment last 3 years have terrible out of the bloom i started having problems but it started in last year of my 7 year relationship but I shook it off at the time but when me and ex split up that's when I hit rock bottom then later in 2020 my Dad passed away my life has been struggle I don't feel that confidence I once had when I play football, Yugioh and gaming, me and Dad went to festival called Ramblin Man for few years and tbh I'd find hard to go back.

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

One day at a time brother… I hope you find your passion in life again

Travis is a masters competitor now

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Say it ain’t so!

Travis is saying if your going threw hell don’t stop because why would you stop in hell

@theworldsstrongestman

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@Pilkie101

2 жыл бұрын

It's a Churchill quote I believe

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 👊

I miss you son. Until we meet again.

Im not crying you're crying

@GiantsLiveSTRONGMAN

2 жыл бұрын

lol ... im not crying either !!

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

😂

New favorite strongman??

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

👊

Ortmayer and clarence Kennedy have the same birthday

Body has to be allowed to recover.

is this down? wont play for me....

Addiction to what shotguns pyrotechnics and atlas stones

@Texasstoneman

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video??

@basicmeme1040

Жыл бұрын

@@Texasstoneman it was a joke Love you man.

i thought this was about his steroid addiction lol, wow..