Career
Now retired from strongman, Raivis currently competes in Mixed Martial Arts. He went on to dominate in Latvia for four years whilst also making a reputation on the international circuit. He qualified for the prestigious 2005 World"s Strongest Manitoba competition but did not make the final.
In 2006 he was invited to the 2006 World"s Strongest Manitoba where he made the final ten, finishing ninth overall.
In 2007 a fourth place showing in Europe"s Strongest Manitoba was the highlight although he did make the 2007 World"s Strongest Manitoba competition but did not make the final. Vidzis, having been so active in the now defunct World Strongman Cup, reduced his competitive activity in 2008 and 2009.
He competed in the 2008 World"s Strongest Manitoba competition but again did not make the final. An appearance at the 2009 Europe"s Strongest Manitoba was the only major engagement of that year.
