Career
He later moved into the field of Strength athletics, and started weight training at the age of 25. He did compete, however, in the Institut de Formation en Soins Animaliers version in both 2006 and 2007. In 2008 he was a major figure on the Strongman Champions League circuit and consistent podium finishes earned him the overall runner-up spot behind his great friend Zydrunas Savickas.
In early 2009 in the Strongman Champions League event in his hometown Katona suffered a torn biceps.
Despite this, Katona was able to recover in time to compete in the prestigious 2009 World"s Strongest Manitoba event in Malta, he was unable to qualify for the finals. In 2010, Katona was able to qualify for the World"s Strongest Manitoba finals and finished in 7th place.
Katona finished second overall for the 2010 SCL season behind Terry Hollands. Subotica Szabadka is a multiethnic city, with Hungarians (3499%), Serbs (2785%), Bunjevci (1087%) and Croats (1043%) as largest ethnic groups.
He entered in Big Brother Very Important Person 2010 house and finished in fifth place after 28 days.
Katona set a Guinness World Record on 25 April 2009 for longest time to restrain a vehicle weighing 980 kg (2,156 lbs) in Milan, Italy. His time was 1 minute 2 seconds. Squat – 400 kg (880 lbs)
Bench press – 300 kg (660 lbs) (with gear)
Deadlift – 400 kg (880 lbs)
Loglift – 195 kg (423 lbs) (gym record).
