@derekpoundstone I must say a big thank you for what you have done for the sport as well as the kind of role model you have been to so many of us. I will never forget a few years ago staying up late to watch WSM all the way out here in South Africa cheering you & some of my other favourites on. 285 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘derekpoundstone’ hashtag 46.4k Followers, 377 Following, 1,245 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Derek Poundstone (@derekpoundstone) Started with a big breakfast then…” Derek Poundstone (born September 28, 1981) is an American former professional strongman athlete from Woodbridge, Connecticut who placed runner-up at World's Strongest Man 2008. 845 Likes, 14 Comments - Derek Poundstone (@derekpoundstone) on Instagram: “Had a great day outdoors today. Derek Poundstone shared a video on Instagram: “Success is built on failures. 684 Likes, 65 Comments - Derek Poundstone (@derekpoundstone) on Instagram: “Once upon a time I had a bright idea to build a gym with the best equipment in the world. I’m never as motivated to train as when I’m working in…” But there’s a not so often discussed side effect of both success and…” • See 1,242 photos and videos on their profile. Derek Poundstone is also a police Sergeant for the Naugatuck, Connecticut Police Department and is the former owner and landlord of an apartment complex and gym. Strength sports. 1,526 Likes, 43 Comments - Derek Poundstone (@derekpoundstone) on Instagram: “Round 2 of dieting is well under way. Love Connecticut in the spring!! 1,289 Likes, 110 Comments - Derek Poundstone (@derekpoundstone) on Instagram: “One upon a time a gym was a place that you went to challenge yourself and strive to lift more…” The goal…”