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Bill Kazmaier

Birthdate: Dec. 30, 1953 in Wisconsin

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 321 to 350 lbs.

Measurements:

60" chest

23" biceps

17" forearms

22+" neck

40" waist

32" thigh

20.5" calfs

Competition Squat: 925 pounds-wr

Competition Bench: 661 pounds-wr

Competition Deadlift: 887 pounds-wr

Total in Competition: 2425 pounds-wr

Don Reinhoudt

Birthdate: March 6, 1945

Height: 6'3.5"

Weight: 360 to 380 lbs.

Measurements:

60" chest

22.75" biceps

18.5" forearms

22" neck

34" thigh

Squat(in Competition):937 lbs.

Bench(in Competition):606 lbs.

Deadlift(in Competition):886 lbs.

Powerlifting Total(in Competition):2429 lbs.
In November of 1976, he pulled 904 lbs. above his knees coming very close to completing the pull

Snatch(in Competition):260 lbs.

Clean and Jerk(in Competition):370 lbs.

Olympic Lift Total(in Competition):630 lbs.

Supertotal(from Competitions):3059 lbs.

Squat(Career Best):1000 lbs.

Bench(Career Best):606 lbs.

Deadlift(Career Best):950 lbs.

Powerlifting Total(Career Best):2556 lbs.

Fred Hatfield

Squat: 1014 pounds
Bench: 523 pounds
Deadlift: 766 pounds
Total: 2303
Snatch: 275 pounds
Clean and Jerk: 369 pounds
Olympic Lift Total: 645 pounds
Supertotal: 2948

These are just some of his accomplishments in his life

Holds the IPF Men's Open World Record in the Squat at 90 kg.

(198.41 lbs.) Bodyweight with a 375 kg. (826.73 lbs.) Squat on 8/11/80 in Arlington, TX
Holds the IPF Men's Master I (40-49) World Record in the Squat at 100 kg.

(220.46 lbs.) Bodyweight with a 370 kg. (815.7 lbs.)

Squat in 12/11/83 on 12/11/83 in Gothenberg, Sweden
Holds the IPF Men's Master I (40-49) World Record total at 110 kg. (220.46 lbs.)

Bodyweight with a 920 kg. (2028.23 lbs.) Total on 12/11/83 in Gothenberg, Sweden
1983 IPF World Champion at 100 kg. (220.46 lbs.)

Bodyweight with 370(815.7 lbs.)--215(473.99 lbs.)--335(738.54 lbs.)--920(2028.23 lbs.)
1986 IPF World Champion at 100 kg. (220.46 lbs.)

Bodyweight with 370(815.7 lbs.)--207.5(457.45 lbs.)--325(716.5 lbs.)--902.5(1989.65 lbs.)
1986 2nd Place USPF Men's US Championships at 110 kg. (220.46 lbs.)

Bodyweight with 380(837.75 lbs.)--217.5(479.5 lbs.)--332.5(733.03 lbs.)--930(2050.28 lbs.)

1014 pound at a body weight of 255 pounds

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Paul Anderson

Olympian, Strongman and Philanthropist
Born on October 17, 1932
Passed away on August 15, 1994
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 330-360 lbs.
Thigh circumference: 36 inches

Best Lifts

This information was provided by Scott of Richmond Virginia
Bench: 627 pounds
Squat: 1206 pounds
Deadlift: 820 pounds, he pulled a massive 1000 pounds using metal hooks attached to his wrists.

This assisted deadlift was witnessed by Tommy Kono
Clean and Jerk: 480 pounds, unofficial
Push Press: 600 pounds, witnessed by Bob Hise
One Arm Press: 380 pounds, 300 pounds for ten reps;

this 380 pound lift was the greatest lift ever lifted overhead with one arm;

both were witnessed by Paul Magistratte
Backlift: 6270 pounds, witnessed by Kara Whitfield and Maurice Payne,

included in the Guinness Book of World Records

Other Lifts Witnessed

Squat: 900 pounds for 10 reps, John Grimek was a witness to this

           800 x 10 (2 sets), Pat Casey was a witness to this

900 x 1 (3 second pause) {done easily in 1956} [witnessed by Iron Man

author, but I do not have his name]
Olympic Press: 425 x 3 (just missed 3rd rep)

exhibition at 1958 dual meet with Russia,

this is back when an Olympic press was strict} [Peary Radar was a witness to this]
400 x 7 {1957)

Steve Pulcinella

Date of Birth: October 19, 1965
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 301 pounds, now 295 pounds
Chest: 56 inches
Biceps: 20 inches
Thigh: 28 inches

Squat: 755 pounds
Bench: 495 pounds
Deadlift: 725 pounds
Power Hang Clean: 405 pounds
Power Hang Snatch: 310 pounds
56 Pound Weight for Height: 17'6"

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Chief Iron Bear

Born: May 25, 1957 in Shannon, North Carolina
Height: Six foot two inches
Weight: 375-385 pounds
Chest: 63 inches
Biceps: 23.5 inches
Waist: 40 inches
Thigh: 34 inches

Squat: 950 pounds
Bench: 705 pounds for 3 reps
Deadlift: 860 pounds
Many other of his records and lifts can be found in the interview

1990 Third Place at Men's USPF Championships in the 125 kilo class with 340-252.5-887.5 kilos
1991 Men's USPF Champion in the 125+ kilo class with 365-260-327-952 kilos
1992 Men's USPF Champion in the 125+ kilo class
1992 Represented the US at the IPF Senior World Championships
1992 Gold Medal for Best Bench at IPF Worlds
1993 Men's USPF Champion in the 125+ kilo class
1993 Third Place at the IPF in the 125+ kilo class with 370-272.5-337.5-980 kilos
1993 Gold Medal for Best Bench at IPF Worlds
1993 World's Strongest Man Competition-6th Place
1993 Record Holder in the Log Press for Reps with 21
1997 Second Place at American Strongman Finals
1997 World's Strongest Man Contest-10th Place due to an injury
World Record in Semi Truck Pulling with Seven Tractor Trailer Trucks
North Carolina State Bench Press Record Holder in the 275 Pound Class with 601 Pounds which

He Broke Six Times in a Row
North Carolina State Bench Press Record Holder in the Superheavyweight Division with 633 Pounds
1998 Finland Snowman Challenge-winner

The World's Strongest Man record in the log press with 21 reps back in 1993.

Crucifixion my best time is a world record of a minute and fifteen seconds.

The crucifixion was a minute and the ax hold was a minute and fifteen seconds.

Those are world records right there.

I am the World's Strongest Native American who ever walked the planet.

Then there's all the great charities that I have done work for and the give-aways.

Visions of Life

PO BOX 2038

Pembroke, NC 28372

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ED COAN

Competition:
Squat: 1003 pounds
Bench: 573 pounds
Deadlift: 901 pounds
Current all-time world record Total: 2463 pounds @ 239 pounds bodyweight
Gym:
Special note should be given that he has never really maxed out in a gym
Squat: 975 pounds
Bench: 585 pounds
Deadlift: 900 pounds for a double

ED COAN

World Records:
Current Men's Junior IPF World Deadlift Record Holder in the 82.5 kg class with a 347.5 kg pull

 in Dallas in 11/24/84
Current Men's Junior IPF World Total Record Holder in the 82.5 kg class with a 875 kg total

in Dallas in 11/24/84
Current Men's Open IPF World Squat Record Holder in the 100 kg class with a 423 kg squat

in Johannesburg in 11/18/94
Current Men's Open IPF World Deadlift Record Holder in the 100 kg class with a 390 kg pull

 in Jonkoping in 12/4/93
Current Men's Open IPF World Total Record Holder in the 100 kg class with a 1035 kg total

in Johannesburg in 11/18/94
Current Men's Open USPF Squat Record Holder in the 90 kg class with a 390 kg squat in 1985
Current Men's Open USPF Squat Record Holder in the 100 kg class with a 436 kg squat in 1991
Current Men's Open USPF Deadlift Record Holder in the 82.5 kg class with a 360 kg pull in 1984
Current Men's Open USPF Deadlift Record Holder in the 90 kg class with a 390 kg pull in 1985
Current Men's Open USPF Deadlift Record Holder in the 100 kg class with a 409 kg pull in 1991
Current Men's Open USPF Total Record Holder in the 90 kg class with a 1000 kg total in 1985
Current Men's Open USPF Total Record Holder in the 100 kg class with a 1090 kg total in 1991

ED COAN

Competitions

1984 IPF World Champion in the 82.5 kg class at Dallas, TX with

327.5 kg squat,

200 kg bench,

347.5 kg deadlift

and a 875 kg total
1988 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with a

410 kg world record breaking squat,

a 227.5 kg bench, a 362.5 kg deadlift and

a 1000 kg world record breaking total in Las Vegas, NV
1988 IPF World Champion in the 100 kg class at Perth, Australia with

377.5 kg squat,

225 kg bench,

370 kg deadlift

and a 972.5 kg total
1989 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with a

422.5 kg world record breaking squat,

a 232.5 kg bench,

a 378 kg world record breaking deadlift

and a 1032.5 kg world record breaking total in Las Vegas, NV

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ED COAN

Competitions

1990 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 422.5 kg squat,

a 232.5 kg bench,

a 395 kg deadlift

and a 1050 kg total in Hollywood, FL

(Special note: the world record breaking squat, deadlift and totals were not IPF records

because he was suspended after the 1989 worlds)
1991 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 435 kg squat,

a 247.5 kg bench,

a 407.5 kg deadlift

and a 1090 kg total in Dallas, TX

(Special note: the world record breaking squat, deadlift and totals were not IPF records

because he was suspended after the 1989 worlds)
1993 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 422.5 kg world record breaking squat,

a 252.5 kg bench,

a 390 kg world record breaking deadlift

and a 1065 kg world record breaking total in Greensboro

ED COAN

Competitions

1990 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 422.5 kg squat,

a 232.5 kg bench,

a 395 kg deadlift

and a 1050 kg total in Hollywood, FL

(Special note: the world record breaking squat, deadlift and totals were not IPF records

because he was suspended after the 1989 worlds)
1991 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 435 kg squat,

a 247.5 kg bench,

a 407.5 kg deadlift

and a 1090 kg total in Dallas, TX

(Special note: the world record breaking squat, deadlift and totals were not IPF records

because he was suspended after the 1989 worlds)
1993 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 422.5 kg world record breaking squat,

a 252.5 kg bench,

a 390 kg world record breaking deadlift

and a 1065 kg world record breaking total in Greensboro

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ED COAN

Competitions

1993 IPF World Champion in the 100 kg class at Jonkoping, Sweden with

390 kg squat,

237.5 kg bench,

390 kg deadlift

and a 1017.5 kg total
1994 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 410 kg squat,

a 252.5 kg bench,

a 340 kg deadlift and

a 1002.5 kg total in Austin
1995 USPF Men's US Champion at the 100 kg class with

a 425 kg world record breaking squat,

a 250 kg bench,

a 370 kg deadlift

and a 1045 kg world record breaking total in Baton Rouge, LA

ED COAN

Competitions

1995 IPF World Champion in the 100 kg class at Pori, Finland with

410 kg squat,

240 kg bench,

350 kg deadlift

and a 1000 kg total
1996 IPF World Champion in the 100 kg class at Salzburg, Austria with

410 kg squat,

242.5 kg bench,

380 kg deadlift

and a 1032.5 kg world record breaking total

(He was disqualified very controversially, see the interview for details,

he beat his other competitors by over 70 kg in the total)

Ed Coan: Squat 964. Bench 562. 901 deadlift.

My best total was 2402 at 218 pound bodyweight at the 1990 or 1991 national's.

I'm not sure which one.

Gary Mitchell

Date of Birth: January 17th, 1965
Height: 6 foot one inch
Body weight: 308 pounds currently, but has been as high as 333 pounds
Thigh circumference: at least 34 inches
Arms: 21.25 inches
Chest: 58 inches
Wasit: 37 inches
Best Lifts
in competition
Squat: 903 pounds
Bench press: 507 pounds
Deadlift: 733 pounds
in the gym
Squat: 705 pounds for 5 reps with just a belt and wraps-no suit;

805 pounds for three reps with just a belt and wraps-no suit;

505 pounds with no belt, no wraps and no equipment at all for 17 reps at one time and

15 at another time
Bench press: 535 pounds for a double
Deadlift: 735 pounds for a double

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Mark Keshishian

Date of Birth: December 16th, 1961
Height: five foot eleven inches
Body weight: 220 to 240 pounds
Thigh circumference: 28 inches
Arms: 18 inches
Chest: 48 inches
Waist: 35 inches
Best Lifts
in competition:
Squat: 685 pounds
Bench: 451 pounds
Deadlift: 606 pounds in competition

in the gym:
Squat: a double at 685 pounds
Bench: 450 pounds
Deadlift: 625 pounds
raw (i.e. no equipment):
Squat: 465 pounds for 11 reps
Bench: 355 pounds for 5 reps and 325 pounds for ten reps
Deadlift: 465 pounds for 10
He did 655 pounds for 4 reps with only a belt on in partial deadlifts out of the racks 18 inches up

to simulate the silver dollar deadlift.

Jim Voronin

Height: 6 foot three inches
Body weight: 351 pounds currently, but has been as high as 364 pounds
Neck: 25 inches
Chest: 60 inches
Arms: 23 inches
Thigh: 34 inches
Waist: 44 inches
Ring Size: 17 inches

Best Lifts
in competition
Squat: 909 pounds
Bench press: 633 pounds and 600 pounds (reverse grip)
Deadlift: 733 pounds
Total: 2242 pounds
in the gym
Neck raise: 250 pounds for 5 reps
One handed seated dumbbell press: 200 pounds

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Ryan Vierra's

Date of Birth: August 23rd, 1968
Height: six feet
Body weight: 285
Clan: Lindsy
He has even tipped his hat to strongman competitions,

pressing 374 pounds overhead in the flintsone press.

A former collegiate shot putter, his technique is unparalleled.

On top of all of this, he is bull strong.

He has power cleaned 385 pounds,

push pressed 374 pounds and has done high bar back squats

with 640 pounds for a double with only knee wraps and a belt on.

Best performances in the heavy athletics are as follows:
Events Statistics: Distance

l6lbs Open Stone       59.5   

l7lbs Open Stone       58.5   

221bs Braemar Stone    47.0

261bs Braemar Stone    38.8   

l6lbs Hammer           150.9

0221bs Hammer          120.1

281bs for Distance     92.8 1/2

561bs for Distance     46.10.1/2

l6lbs Sheaf Toss       37.0   

2Olbs Sheaf Toss       31.0   

561bs for Height       16.0   

Caber ( 23' x l30lbs)  12:00x2

Strongman Events:

Donanun Stones for Time               21.4sec

981bs Stone for Distance       15.11  

1251bs Stone                   12.9   

Flint Stone (Press Overhead)   3741bs 

His best gym lifts are as follows:
*Power Cleans: 385 pounds
*Power Snatch: 245 pounds (Stopped going heavy in 1992)
*Push Press: 374 pounds
*Squats: 640 pounds (for a double -just knee raps and a belt)
*Jump Shrugs: 600 pounds for a double
Deadlifts: 535 pounds (Stopped after High School, 1986)
Bench Press: 410 pounds (Stopped after College, 1992)
* = Primary lifts

Jamie Harris

Born: December 6, 1969
Height: 5' 11"
Arms: 24 1/2 "
Chest: 65"
Neck: 22"
Body weight: 365-385
Squat: 805 pounds
Bench Press: 760 pounds
Deadlift: 650 pounds and had 700 pounds to the knees

He crushed a new personal best of 775 pounds

405 skull crushers

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Anthony Clark

Some of Anthony Clark's accomplishments

First teen to Bench Press 600 pounds 1986
A 1025 pound squat 1988
First man to reverse grip ench press 700 pounds 1992
First man to bench press over 700 pounds
800 pound bench press record at the Arnold Classic 1997
1031 pound squat
771 Deadlift
World record powerlifting total of 2600 pounds
He has successfully benched 700 pounds or greater 17 times in competition
Talks to youth and spreads the meaning of the gospel sometimes up to 270 days a year

Clark: I was born 9-15-66, making me 32 years old.

I am 5'8", 335 lbs., 24 1/2 " biceps, 22 1/2 " neck, 62" chest, 42" waist, and 33 1/2" thighs.

I hold the world record for the squat at 1100 lbs. and the world record for bench press at 805 lbs.

My best deadlift is 771 lbs. and I hold the world record for overall total of 2600 lbs.

Push press is 500 lbs.

Vince Anello

Born: September 2, 1947
Arms: 19 inches
Chest: 53 inches
Waist: 30-32 inches

Some of Mr. Anello's Best Lifts
Squat in training: 750 pounds for three reps
Squat in competition: 750 pounds
Bench press in training: 500 pounds without a shirt
Bench press in competition: 485 pounds
Deadlift in training: 880 pounds
Deadlift in competition: 821 pounds

Lester Maslow

Height: 5'5"
Weight: 190 pounds

Best Lifts in Competition:

Squat:  700 pounds
Bench: 393 pounds
Deadlift: 683 pounds
Total: 1741 pounds @ 181 bodyweight

Best Lifts in the Gym:

Squat: 700 pounds for two reps
Bench: 400 pounds for two reps
Deadlift: 650 pounds for two reps
Squat (no equipment): 400 pounds for 10 reps
Deadlift: 500 pounds for ten reps

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Larry Pacifico

Date of Birth: Jan. 17, 1946
Height: 5'6"
Weight (1999): 190 pounds
Best Lifts

Competition Squat: 832 pounds

Competition Bench: 592 pounds (no bench shirt)

Competition Deadlift: 771 pounds

Competition Total: 2061 pounds
Best Exhibition Lifts

Squat: 885 pounds

Bench: 610 pounds

Deadlift: 815 pounds

Push press off the racks: 440 pounds

Standing press: 315 pounds in 1968

Snatch: 270 pounds in 1968

Clean and Jerk: 320 pounds in 1968

Bryan Neese

Born: August 30, 1964
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 320 pounds

Some of Bryan's Best Lifts

Squat: 630 pounds
Bench Press: 600 pounds
Deadlift: 700 pounds
Push Press: 405 pounds

Gene Bell

Date of Birth: September 8, 1956
Weight: 198 pounds
Chest: 50 inches
Arms: 19.5 inches
Waist: 33 inches

Gene Bell's Best Competition Lifts

Bodyweight     Squat     Bench     Deadlift

165 pounds      688         441         683

181 pounds      843         529         733

198 pounds      871         545         766

Gene Bell's Standing Records

·  World Record Men´s Master I (40-49)—

Squat--90 kilo bodyweight with 345.0 kilos

·  World Record Men´s Master I (40-49)—

Bench Press--90 kilo bodyweight with 220.0 kilos

·  World Record Men´s Master I (40-49)—

Total--90 kilo bodyweight with 882.5 kilos

·  World Record Men´s Master I (40-49)—

Bench Press--100 kilo bodyweight with 232.5 kilos

·  American Record in the USAPL Men's Master I (40-44)—

Squat--100 kilo bodyweight with 727.50 pounds

·  American Record in the USAPL Men's Master I (40-44)—

Total--100 kilo bodyweight with 1895.75 pounds

·  USPF record in the Open division--Squat--82.5 kilo bodyweight with 382.5 kilos

·  USPF record in the Open division--Total--82.5 kilo bodyweight with 957.5 kilos

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Joe Ladnier

Born in Pascagoula Mississippi, rocketed straight to the top of powerlifting in short order. 

A teenage phenomenon and later a legendary senior powerlifter,

Joe Ladnier was simply put massive. 

He is one of the few powerlifters who also successfully competed in bodybuilding at a high level. 

Unlike today's bodybuilders, Joe had lots of strength evidenced by best recorded lifts of

a 960 pound squat,

a 628 pound bench,

a deadlift of 832 pounds

and a total of 2160 pounds. 

He was the first man ever to beat the 2100 pound barrier in 220 pound class. 

Joe Ladnier worked for Larry Pacifico and trained with him for many years. 

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Phil Martin (United States)

Gary Mitchell (United States)
Ilkka Nummisto (Finland)
Jorma Ojanaho (Finland)
Torfi Olafsson (Iceland)
Heinz Ollesch (Germany)
Joe Onosai (Samoa)
Mark Philippi (United States)
Evgeny Popov (Bulgaria)
Wayne Price (South Africa)
Steve Pulcinella (United States)
Ivan Putski (Poland)

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Flemming Rasmussen (Denmark)
Jamie Reeves (Britain)
Don Reinhoudt (United States)
Magnus Samuelsson (Sweden)
Jon Pall Sigmarsson (Iceland)
Adrian Smith (Britain)
Markku Suonenvirta (Finland)
Gary Taylor (Britain)

Henning Thorsen (Denmark)
Regin Vagadal (Faroe Islands)
Tjalling Van Den Bosch (Holland)
Ted Van Der Parre (Holland)
Marko Varalahti (Finland)
Berend Veneberg (Holland)
Dave Waddington (United States)
Bruce Wilhelm (United States)
O.D. Wilson (United States)
Ab Wolders (Holland)
Siem Wulfse (Holland)
Wout Zijlstra (Holland)

Australia: Nathan Jones
Austria: Manfred Hoeberl
Britain: Russel Bradley, Geoff Capes, Jamie Reeves, Adrian Smith, Gary Taylor
Bulgaria: Evgeny Popov
Canada: Bishop Dolegiewicz, Gregg Ernst, Hugo Girard, Tom Magee
Denmark: Flemming Rasmussen, Henning Thorsen
Estonia: Paul Lepik

Faroe Islands: Regin Vagadal
Fiji: Derek Boyer
Finland: Jouko Ahola, Riku Kiri, Ilkka Nummisto, Jorma Ojanaho, Markku Suonenvirta, Marko Varalahti
Germany: Heinz Ollesch
Holland: Cees De Vreugd, Gerard Duprie, Tjalling Van Dan Bosch, Ted Van Der Parre, Berend Veneberg, Ab Wolders, Siem Wulfse, Wout Zijlstra
Hungary: Laszlo Fekete
Iceland: Hjalti Árnason, Magnus Ver Magnusson, Torfi Olafsson, Jon Pall Sigmarsson
Italy: Franco Columbu
Latvia: Raimunds Bergmanis
Namibia: Anton Boucher
Norway: Svend Karlsen
Poland: Ivan Putski
Samoa: Joe Onosai
Scotland: Forbes Cowan South Africa: Gerrit Badenhorst, Wayne Price
Sweden: Lars Hedlund, Magnus Samuelsson
United States: Grizzly Brown, Harold Collins, Cleve Dean, Lou Ferrigno, John Gamble, Billy Graham, Jerry Hannan, George Hechter, Bill Kazmaier, John Kolb, Phil Martin, Gary Mitchell, Mark Philippi, Steve Pulcinella, Don Reinhoudt, Dave Waddington, Bruce Wilhelm, O.D. Wilson

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World Strongman Competitions

Over the years, the events used in World's Strongest Man have changed a lot, so it can be a little difficult to give an accurate comparison between competitors of old and the newer strongmen. Magnússon never went head to head with Kazmaier or Reinhoudt, so how are we to know who was the strongest?
        It is difficult to compare the performances of strongmen in some events, like the Truck Pull, because the weight of the truck or the distance of the course varies from year to year. There are, however, a few events that have been used consistently through the years with which one can compare the two eras.

The Dead Lift
        This is a good lift to consider if one is trying to measure a competitor's pure power. It requires tremendous strength in the legs and back, and a good grip as well. Here are some of the best dead lifts ever seen in WSM history:

 All of the above  lifts (with the exception of Reinhoudt's) were performed as a "silver dollar lift" where the weights on the bar were coins in boxes at each end. This generally provides a slightly shorter distance for the lift and more bend in the bar than with traditional weights. Reinhoudt's lift was on a standard bar attached to the back of a car, and was the equivalent of a 950 lb. bar lift.

World Strongman Competitions

Over the years, the events used in World's Strongest Man have changed a lot, so it can be a little difficult to give an accurate comparison between competitors of old and the newer strongmen. Magnússon never went head to head with Kazmaier or Reinhoudt, so how are we to know who was the strongest?
        It is difficult to compare the performances of strongmen in some events, like the Truck Pull, because the weight of the truck or the distance of the course varies from year to year. There are, however, a few events that have been used consistently through the years with which one can compare the two eras.

The Squat

        This is basically the only event from the first WSM contest that is still being used now. Here are some of the best squats in competition:

        In comparison, the best squat ever managed by Bruce Wilhelm was 750 lb. (341 kg.) in 1978. The squat was never used in any contest featuring Jon Pall Sigmarsson, so it is difficult to compare him in this event.

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World Strongman Competitions

Over the years, the events used in World's Strongest Man have changed a lot, so it can be a little difficult to give an accurate comparison between competitors of old and the newer strongmen. Magnússon never went head to head with Kazmaier or Reinhoudt, so how are we to know who was the strongest?
        It is difficult to compare the performances of strongmen in some events, like the Truck Pull, because the weight of the truck or the distance of the course varies from year to year. There are, however, a few events that have been used consistently through the years with which one can compare the two eras.

The Log Lift
 This event has not been used in recent years for maximum weight, but instead for repetitions. Here are the best log lifts from the years that it was an event:

Jamie Reeves                                    374 lbs. (170 kg.)                                    Spain, 1989 

Bill Kazmaier                                     363 lbs. (165 kg.)                                    Spain, 1989

Jon Pall Sigmarsson                          360 lbs. (164 kg.)                                    Scotland, 1987

Raimunds Bergmanis                        353 lbs. (160 kg.)                                    United States, 1997

Gary Taylor                                       352 lbs. (160 kg.)                                    South Africa, 1994

Lars Hedlund                                     346 lbs. (157 kg.)                                    United States, 1980

Ernie Hackett                                    345 lbs. (157 kg.)                                    United States, 1982

       As this event has not been used recently, with the exception of one qualifying heat in 1994, it is difficult to compare some men like Magnússon, Kiri, or Badenhorst.

World Strongman Competitions

Over the years, the events used in World's Strongest Man have changed a lot, so it can be a little difficult to give an accurate comparison between competitors of old and the newer strongmen. Magnússon never went head to head with Kazmaier or Reinhoudt, so how are we to know who was the strongest?
        It is difficult to compare the performances of strongmen in some events, like the Truck Pull, because the weight of the truck or the distance of the course varies from year to year. There are, however, a few events that have been used consistently through the years with which one can compare the two eras.

The Rock Lift/Barrel Lift
The rock and barrel lift are similar in that they are both an overhead press of an object on which it is very difficult to get a good grip. Here are the best rock and barrel lifts seen in WSM:

    To put old and new in perspective, the best barrel lift managed at the first WSM in 1977 was 250 lb. (114 kg.) by Bruce Wilhelm.

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List of Commonly Used Events

• There are a number of events that make up each competition. The events used in each individual contest must vary in order to prevent favoring certain types of competitors.

• Farmer's Walk-- Competitors carry heavy objects weighing about 245 lb in each hand for a set distance, and compete for the fastest time.

• Car Walk-- A car with roof and floor removed, weighing about 775-880 lb. is carried with harnesses as far as possible.

• Loading-- Five heavy objects weighing 220-335 lb. are This is the folded into the right

• loaded onto a truck bed or onto some kind of platform over a course of about 50 ft.

• McGlashen Stones-- Five heavy round stones weighing 220-335 lb. each are put on top of high barrels. The course is about 16-33 ft. long.

• Truck Pulling-- Up to 6 cars are tied together on a rope and are pulled across a 100 ft. course by hand as fast as possible. Also, the vehicles may be pulled with a harness around the shoulders.

• Log-Press / Stone-Press-- The heaviest possible load is pressed overhead or a lighter weight is used for repetitions.

• Stone Lift-- The heaviest possible stone is lifted to shoulder height or over the head.

• Log Throw / Caber toss-- A five meter long log is thrown for distance or for height over a bar.

• Tug of War-- One on one tug of war in a single-elimination tournament. Competitors pair-off based on their current point standings.

• Pole Pushing-- One on one pole pushing in a Sumo-style ring in a single-elimination tournament. The pole has handles at either end.

• Crucifix-- Weights are held straight out at each side for as long a time as possible.

• Squat-- Squatting large weights, like 900 lb. of bricks, or a platform full of 10 or 15 children.

• Deadlift-- Lifting weights up to about 1,100 lb. straight off the ground until knees lock in a standing position.

(Source: former StrongestMan.COM website, Bill Henderson)

World Strongest Man Champions

Bruce Wilhelm - United States - 1977 & 1978

Don Reinhoudt - United States - 1979

Bill Kazmaier - United States - 1980, 1981, 1982

Geoff Capes  - United Kingdom - 1983 & 1985

Jón Páll Sigmarsson  - Iceland - 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990

Jamie Reeves  - United Kingdom - 1989

Magnús Ver Magnússon  - Iceland - 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996

Ted van der Parre  - Netherlands - 1992

Gary Taylor  - United Kingdom - 1993

Jouko Ahola  - Finland - 1997, 1999

Magnus Samuelsson  - Sweden - 1998

Janne Virtanen  - Finland - 2000

Svend Karlsen  - Norway - 2001

Mariusz Pudzianowski  - Poland - 2002, 2003, 2005

Vasyl Virastyuk  - Ukraine - 2004

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