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Mariusz Pudzianowski
Stats:
 
Height:  6'1
Weight:  291lbs
Chest:  57
Arms:  22
Age:  07.02.1977
Country:  Poland
Claim:
  • Mariusz retains a very low body fat percentage which helps him with his speed and endurance.
  • WSM winner in 2002, 2003 and placed 2nd in 2006.
  • Official website: http://www.pudzian.pl/english/index2.php
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    Background:
  • Mariusz began training strength sports at age 13½, in December, 1990
  • Mariusz cites his key strength supplement as malted milk.
  • Mariusz trains twice a day, five days a week!
  • Mariusz maintains his agility, conditioning, and general physical preparedness through other athletic endeavors. He is a practicioner of Kyokushin karate (fourth kyu), which he has been practicing since the age of 11. He was also a competitive boxer for seven years, three of which were spent in the Kosedowski League.
  • Mariusz is a favorite in every strongman competition he enters, having been defeated only twice in Poland through 2002, with his worst placing being a respectable second.
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    Facts:
    Strongman World Records:
  • The clock
  • The parallel stairs (carrying 3 weights on the stairs)
  • Lumberman's Walk (carrying 180 kg block)
  • Tire Flip (8 turns)
  • The Farmer's Walk with 125 kg in each hand
  • Combined competition (embarking of sacks and run with an anvil)
  • Car Deadlift
  • Personal bests:
  • Bench press - 295 kg (649 lbs)
  • Squat - 380 kg (836 lbs)
  • Deadlift - 425 kg (935 lbs)
  • Clean - 210 kg (462 lbs)

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    Magnus Samuelsson "The Giant Swede"
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6'7.5
    Weight:  343lbs
    Chest:  58
    Arms:  23
    Age:  December 21, 1969
    Country:  Sweden
    Claim:
    Reputedly has the World's Strongest arm/hand/grip strength.
  • 1 of 5 men to crush the Captin of Crush no. 4 (365lbs)hand-grippers under official conditions.
  • http://media.putfile.com/Magnus-Samuelson-Crushing-Four
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    Background:
  • Married to Kristin a former two-time Sweden strongest woman.
  • The first time Magnus attempted to do the bench press, was when he was 16 years old and he did 100 kg!
  • Former wrist wrestling champion.
  • Magnus Samuelsson can bench press 270 kg raw and would probably do well in power lifting, but sees no reason to try, He considers Strongman to be the ultimate Strength sport.
  • Big voice against steriods and prides himself on being totally clean!
  • Occupation: Farmer in Sweden.
    • Facts:
  • Reached WSM finals 9 times over 10 years 1995-2004.
  • WSM podium finisher 5 times.
  • 1998:Winner of The World Strongest Man In Morocco
  • 2000:Winner of the IFSA World Grand Prix
  • 2001:Winner of the IFSA World's Strongest Man Super Series
  • Six times winner of Sweden’s Strongest Man
  • has a borther, Torbjörn won "Sweden’s Strongest Man" competition in 1998.
  • official website: http://www.magnus-samuelsson.net

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    Magnus Ver Magnusson
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6'3"
    Weight:  290lbs
    Chest:  57
    Arms:  20.5
    Age:  April 23,1963
    Country:  Egilstaðir, Iceland
    Claim:
    Magnús Ver Magnússon is not only a four time winner of World's Strongest Man (1991, 1994, 1995, and 1996), but also the greatest winner in power athletics of all time. His record has no comparison.
    Background:
  • He began power lifting in 1984 and in 1985 won a medal in the junior European and World Championships. A few years later in 1989 and again in 1990 he won Senior European titles in the 125kg category. His totals often exceed those of everybody else in the competition regardless of body weight and as a result, he has gained several "Best lifter" awards.
  • Notable lifts include Squat 400 kg, bench press 274.5 kg, dead lift 375 kg. Total of 1015 kg.
  • In powerlifting he has won the European Championship twice, in 1989 and 1991.
    • Facts:
  • Iceland's Strongest Man, all the years since 1988: Won most some exceptions
  • 1989:Pure Strength, Scotland.
  • 1989:Defi Mark Ten, Canada.
  • 1991:Right Guard Sports Festival, Scotland.
  • 1992:European Hercules, Finland, Second Place.
  • 1992:Scandinavian Strongest Man, Finland.
  • 1992:Nordic Strongest Man, Denmark.
  • 1991 and 1993:International Power Challenge, Iceland.
  • 1991: 1st World's Strongest Man, Tenerife.
  • 1992:Iceland South Africa 1994, Bahamas 1995, 1996: Winner
  • 1993:World's Strongest Man, France. Second Place
  • 1994:Europe's Strongest Man, Germany.
  • 1994:2nd World's Strongest Man.
  • 1995 and 1997:The Viking Challenge.
  • 1995:World Musclepower Championship.
  • 1995:Manfred Huberl Classic.
  • 1995:3rd World's Strongest Man.
  • 1996:4th World's Strongest Man.
  • 1996 and 1997:Whitbeck Strength Challenge, Australia.

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    Larry Scott
    Stats:
     
    Height:  5' 7
    Weight:  205lbs
    Chest:  unknown
    Arms:  nearly 21
    Age:  October 12, 1938
    Country:  Blackfood, Idaho, USA
    Claim:
    Larry was the first guy who won Mr Olympia. Also he won the year after. I have read alot of information about Larry and I have learned alot about the training technique lately. And I have got pretty good result from his techniques. Larry have also a biceps equipment named after his, Scott curl bench where he build up his huge biceps.
    Background:
  • Larry Scott, “The Legend”, established and personified bodybuilding’s beach Adonis image, and duly became the sport’s Golden Boy after winning the IFBB Mr. America title in 1962 and the IFBB Mr. Universe in 1964. He was the first-ever IFBB Mr. Olympia in the contest’s initial two years of life, 1965 and 1966.
  • Of all of the great bodybuilders, Larry Scott is recognized as starting with the least raw potential. Told he was too narrow-shouldered – a condition then considered insurmountable – he persevered and packed on prodigious mounds of delt muscle which, coupled with the greatest arms in bodybuilding, (Larry Scott was known for being the first to develop 20”+ arms) enabled him to present front double-biceps shots that worked up a crowd like no other
  • Larry had always been quoted as saying “Success in bodybuilding is 80% nutrition,” & “You need maximum nutrition to achieve maximum results.
  • Larry retired on top of his game after his second IFBB-Mr. Olympia and followed one of his idols World boxing champion Rocky Marciano for his decision to retire undefeated and so on that September day in 1966 he followed Marciano’s example and retired from competition.
    • Facts:
    Titles Won
  • 1960 - AAU Mr. California
  • 1960 - AAU Mr. California (Most Moscular)
  • 1962 - IFBB Mr. America
  • 1963 - IFBB Mr. Universe (Medium)
  • 1964 - IFBB Mr. Universe
  • 1965 - IFBB Mr. Olympia
  • 1966 - IFBB Mr. Olympia

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    Sergio Olivia “The Myth”
    Stats:
     
    Height:  5'10"
    Weight:  198lbs
    Chest:  unknown
    Arms:  20
    Age:  July 4, 1941
    Country:  Cuba
    Claim:
    Sergio Oliva is the only man to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger for the Mr. Olympia Title and is often referred as "The Myth". Arnold Schwarzenegger has even proclaimed Sergio Oliva as the greatest bodybuilder ever.
    Background:
  • A prodigiously gifted athlete from childhood, Sergio realized that his involvement in state sponsored sport could be his ticket to, if not freedom itself, then the opportunity to escape the stifling confines of the Cuban working class. Blessed with an almost preternatural combination of strength, speed and flexibility, Sergio wisely decided to channel his efforts into Olympic-style weightlifting.
  • Not surprisingly, he took to the sport immediately and, by the age of twenty, had already become Cuba’s top lifter and consequently its 198-pound class representative in the 1961 Pan American Games held in Kingston, Jamaica.
  • For Cuba, his participation signified a lock on yet another weightlifting gold medal. For Sergio Oliva, a man of fiercely independent spirit trapped in a repressive system, it would mean saying goodbye, possibly forever, to the only home he’d ever known.
  • Twenty-year-old world class weightlifter Sergio Oliva knew that the occasion of the 1961 Pan Am Games in Kingston, Jamaica might be his last best chance to escape the confines of Castro-controlled Cuba.
  • From Jamaica Sergio emigrated to the United States; first to Miami, where he performed odd jobs ranging from TV repair to unloading trucks. Then, in 1963, he made his way north to Chicago.
  • It was at Chicago’s Duncan YMCA that the weightlifter was introduced to the sport of bodybuilding by top local bodybuilder (and future Mr. America) Bob Gajda.
  • Within no time Sergio’s physique, and reputation, grew to the point where he was being mentioned in the same breath with names like Scott, Sipes and Pearl by those in the know.
  • By 1966 Sergio Oliva decided to turn professional by joining the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB). In short order he won the 1966 Mr. World and 1967 Mr. Universe titles and finally, with little resistance, the 1967 Mr. Olympia title. Only four years after getting his start in competitive bodybuilding Sergio Oliva was the undisputed king of the walk.
  • He would go on to defend his title unopposed the following year, even more dominant than before. It wasn’t until 1969 that a challenger to his throne would emerge, in the massive, if yet unshaped, form of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
  • While Sergio handled his threat to win his third consecutive Olympia, the lessons learned in defeat served the young Schwarzenegger well the following year as he came back to edge out Sergio in one of the closest results in the sport’s history.
  • Sergio returned in 1972 to take on Arnold in the Mr. Olympia but failed to defeat him and came in runner up.
  • Now a Chicago police officer and new father, the 43-year-old Oliva could only manage an 8th place finish competing against men who grew up idolizing him. Despite the fact that the version of Sergio Oliva seen that November evening on the Madison Square Garden stage was not quite the mythical beast of yore, his presence alone was enough to electrify the sport of bodybuilding in a way not felt since his monumental confrontations with Arnold. And truthfully, to us, his fans, it didn’t matter whether he took first or last, whether he was in shape or out. What mattered most was that Sergio Oliva, The Myth, had risen from the depths of our collective memories to grace us with his awesome presence one last time.
    • Facts:
    TITLES WON 1965
  • AAU Junior Mr America - Most Muscular
  • AAU Mr America - Most Muscular 1966
  • AAU Junior Mr America
  • AAU Junior Mr America - Most Muscular
  • AAU Mr America - Most Muscular
  • IFBB Mr World 1967
  • IFBB Mr. Universe
  • IFBB Mr. Olympia 1968
  • IFBB Mr. Olympia 1969
  • IFBB Mr. Olympia 1972
  • WBBG Mr Galaxy 1973
  • IFBB Mr International 1974
  • WBBG Mr International 1975
  • WBBG Mr. Olympus 1976
  • WBBG Mr. Olympus 1977
  • WABBA World Championships 1978
  • WBBG Mr. Olympus 1980
  • WABBA Pro World Cup
  • WABBA World Championships 1981
  • WABBA Pro World Cup

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    Mega Man Tom Magee
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6'5"
    Weight:  275 lbs
    Chest:  48
    Arms:  20
    Age:  July 1, 1958
    Country:  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Claim:
    Arguably one of Canada's all around strongest guys in strength sports history.
    Background:
    Tom Magee is one of the lesser known strength athletes but one of the most complete and prolific strongman in history. À la Pudzianovski, he is the perfect blend of physical strength, speed, agility, athletism, and good look.
  • Was well known in both martial arts & Olympic lifting. But made a bigger impression in gymnastics, wrestling, track and field events at high school, before taking on lifting seriously.
  • 1980: second in the North American tug-of-war championship.
  • 1981: second at the World superheavyweight championship.
  • 1982: Won both the Canadian & World superheavyweight championship. Was the first Canadian to to total more than 2000 lbs in the three lifts.
  • He has set 23 British Columbian records as well as the British Columbian record for the clean and jerk in Olympic lifting.
  • 1982: second to Bill Kazmier at the World's Strongest Man.
  • 1983: fourth to Geoff Capes at the World's Strongest Man.
  • 1984: Won the Mr. British Columbia bodybuilding title.
  • From 1984 to late 80's: Won 4 Louis Cyr world strongman contests, beating Jon Pall Sigmarsson into third place in 1985.
  • Played some football for the BC Lions.
  • 1986: Was named runner-up for Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year.
  • 1986: Started wrestling in Calgary, went to New Japan and had a brief run in the WWF, where he was appropriately billed as Mega Man and had people talking about him as the next Hulk Hogan.
  • Starred in the documentary film Man of Iron.
  • Others interests include swimming, diving, tennis, kickboxing, and music.
  • An all-around man and an all-around athlete.
  • To the late news, Tom Magee was a trainer at Golds Gym in Venice Beach, California as well as an actor for films and TV.
    • Facts:
  • Best competition lifts:
  • Squat:860 lbs(390 kg)
  • Bench press: 573 lbs(260 kg)
  • Deadlift: 809 lbs(367 kg)
  • Best total: 2230 lbs (1011.5 kgs)
  • Made a cameo appearance in one of the best cult classic movies of all time, starring Brian Bosworth, Stone Cold, 1991.

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    Manfred Hoeberl
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6' 5
    Weight:  330 lbs
    Chest:  Unknown
    Arms:  25 1/2
    Age:  43
    Country:  Austria
    Claim:
    25 1/2 inch arms!
    WSM - one of only about 9 people to officially close a #3 Captain of Crush.
    Background:
  • Manfred was born in Graz, Eggenberg, Austria, the same town as Arnold Schwarzenegger.
  • Made it to the WSM final in 1991, 1993 and 1994, finishing 8th, 4th and 2nd respectavly.
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    Facts:
  • Weighs 330 lbs and does chinups with 200lb dumbells hanging on his waist.
  • Curls 440 lbs for reps
  • Can crush a full unopened soda can with his bare hands. Soft drink distributors estimate this takes approximatly 600 lbs of pressure!
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    Shane Hamman
    Stats:
     
    Height:  5' 9"
    Weight:  375 lbs
    Chest:  62
    Arms:  22
    Age:  June 20, 1972
    Country:  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
    Claim:
    Owns the IPF squat record in 275 + lbs for 1007 lbs (457.5 kg) set in Philadelphia USA 10/03/1996. He is considered the strongest weightlifter in American history.
    He is a 2 time Olympian 2000/2004
    Background:
  • Played some High school Football- NG- D-lineman
  • Reportedly squatted 500lbs when 15 when 18 he was around 700lbs
  • Placed 5th in Athens 2004 in 105+kg weight class
  • Hamman is sometimes called the strongest man in America and was the first American to lift over 900 pounds (408 kilograms) in the two combined weightlifting events
    • Facts:
  • Hamman daily diet consists of 5000-7000 calories
  • He can dunk a basketball on a regulation sized rim and can do back flips.
  • His impressive measurements include neck: 22” calves 22” legs 35” waist: 47”
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    Hossein Reza Zadeh
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6' 1"
    Weight:  341 lbs
    Chest:  Unknown
    Arms:  Unknown
    Age:  May 12, 1978
    Country:  Iran
    Claim:
    Oylmpic Gold Medalist in Athens 2000 & 2004 and WR holder in snatch, clean and jerk and total. Considered to be the most dominate weightlifter in history. Nickname: “The Iranian Hercules”
    Background:
  • He became the first super-heavyweight (105+ kg)weightlifter outside Soviet rule since 1960 to win an Olympic medal in the sport after winning gold in Sydney in 2000.
  • Started weightlifting when he was 15 years old
  • Virtually unchallanged in the heavyweight category
  • Currently still holds the World Record 263.5 kg (580.9 pounds) lift in the clean and jerk
  • He is the current IWF World Weightlifter of the Year, and was shortlisted for weightlifter of the century.
    • Facts:
  • He is a big celebrity in Iran. In Feb 2003, his wedding was televised nationally from Mecca
  • Turkey offered him $10M,& $20K/month and a luxury villa in Tehran to represent them by changing nationality before the Olympics in 2004 his response was always no.

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    Tank Abott
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6' 0"
    Weight:  250 lbs
    Chest:  Unknown
    Arms:  Unknown
    Age:  04/26/65
    Country:  Huntington Beach, California, United States
    Claim:
    Old School Ultimate Fighter
    He is a monster in the ring. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history
    Quote: "I'm just addicted to fighting
    Background:
  • Bench 600 lbs RAW
  • Cage fights 20 (11 wins)
  • None of his fights have gone past the 1st round
    • Facts:
  • Has a University Degree in History
  • loves to get into bar fights
  • Enjoyed a short stint as a professional wrestler at one point.

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6' 2"
    Weight:  235 lbs
    Chest:  57
    Arms:  22
    Age:  July 30, 1947
    Country:  Thal, Austria
    Claim:
    Bodybuilding Icon/Legend/Godfather (put in any superlatives you want) Basically, the greatest bodybuilder in the world. Nickname “The Austrian Oak” given to him partly by his strong build and partly due to him doing chin-ups on a oak tree branch.
    Background:
  • Won Mr. Universe at age 20- the youngest ever in 1967 later winning 4 more Mr. Universe titles [4 NABBA (England), 1 IFBB (USA)]
  • Won Mr. Olympia an unprecedented 7 times and 6 times being consecutively (1970, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75) then announced his retirement
  • Came out of retirement in 1988 and won Mr. O. Apparently, he was in such good shape from his training in Conan he thought why not compete as it was a rather tight-lipped return to bodybuilding and only had 8 solid weeks of training. Later the win was controversial as it was thought that Schwarzenegger’s presence had become more of a popularity contest rather than based on the best physique.

    Acting Career:

    His most noted role has to be the Terminator. He has been featured in various movies including: Conan, Hercules in New York, Pumping Iron, Raw Deal, The Running Man, Commando, and many many more.
    • Facts:
  • Served in the Austrian army in 1965 to fulfill a one-year service requirement that Austria makes all 18 year old males report to.
  • He is the 38th Governor of California and was elected Oct. 7, 2003. Currently, he earns a little more than $200,000/year and on his last full-featured film in 2003- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Arnold reportedly earned $30 Million dollars.
  • At the age of 30, Schwarzenegger was a millionaire before landing in Hollywood by owning a brick-layering company with fellow friend and bodybuilder Franco Columbo, where they benefited greatly from the 1971 earthquake in L.A. He used this money and his competition winnings to invest in real-estate. Today his estimated net worth is a staggering $800-$900 Million USD.
  • In 2000, while on a family vacation in Hawaii Schwarz saved a drowning man by swimming out and bringing him back to shore.

    Memorable Arnie quotes from Pumping Iron (1977)

  • Franco is pretty smart, but Franco's a child, and when it comes to the day of the contest, I am his father. He comes to me for advice; So it's not that hard for me to give him the wrong advice.
  • Milk is for babies, when you get older you drink beer
  • I don't have any weak points. I had weak points three years ago, but my main thing in mind is, my goal always was, to even out everything to the point... that everything is perfect. Which means if I want to increase one muscle a half inch, the rest of the body has to increase. I would never make one muscle increase or decrease, because everything fits together now, and all I have to do is get my posing routine down more perfect, which is almost impossible to do, you know. It's perfect already.

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    Louis Jude Ferrigno
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6' 5"
    Weight:  275 lbs
    Chest:  Unknown
    Arms:  Unknown
    Age:  11/09/51
    Country:  Brooklyn, New York, United States
    Claim:
    Legendary Bodybuilder/Strongman.
    He is the orignal Hulk for peat sake!
    Background:
  • 1977 appeared as Schwarzenegger’s nemesis in the documentary Pumping Iron while training for the Mr. Olympia.
  • 1977 finished 4 in World Strongest Man contest
  • Lost 80% of his hearing as he had an ear infection when he was a child
  • Most famous for his role as the Incredible Hulk television series in the 70’s.
  • Have been in many film roles and television shows including, The Queen of Kings TITLES WON 1971 WBBG Pro Teen Mr. America 1973 IFBB Mr. America 1973 IFBB Mr. Universe 1974 IFBB Mr. International 1974 IFBB Mr. Universe
    • Facts:
  • February 2006 was sworn in as Los Angeles County reserve sheriff’s deputy
  • He never managed to beat Schwarzenegger in bodybuilding, but did get the role of the Hulk over him; as Arnie was seen as too short at 6’ 2”.
  • Ferrigno married Carla Green on May 30, 1980. They have three children: Shanna, Lou Jr. and Brent.
  • His eldest son Lou Ferrigno Jr. plays football for USC he is 6’ 1” 235 lbs LB
  • Has been on the cover of 37 magazine covers. 10 Muscle & Fitness ('82, '83, '86, '87, '88, '89, '93, '94) 8 Flex ('83, '85, '89, '92, '93, '94) 7 Muscle Builder ('74, '77, '79, '80) 4 Iron Man ('73, '88, '92, '94) 2 Muscle Mag International ('83, '94) 2 Bodybuilding Lifestyle ('91, '92) 1 Strength & Health ('83) 1 Muscular Development ('81) 1 Natural Bodybuilding ('83) 1 Muscle Training Illustrated ('72)
  • Ferrigno’s outlook on his hearing loss is seen as advantageous towards his career path in life and as a bodybuilder: "...if I hadn't lost some of my hearing, I wouldn't be where I am now. It forced me to maximize my own potential. I had to be better than the average person to succeed*
    *http://www.louferrigno.com/biography.asp

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    Larry Allen
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6' 3"
    Weight:  325-340 lbs
    Chest:  Unknown
    Arms:  Curls 100-150lbs dumbbell
    Age:  11/27/71
    Country:  Born in Los Angeles, California.
    Claim:
    The strongest Professional Athlete in sports outside Powerlifting and Strong Man. Also labeled: ESPN’s “Strongest Man Award” during the Pro Bowl weekend in 2006 by completing 43 reps of 225 lbs.
    Background:
  • Bench 700 lbs RAW crushed it –(featured on Monday Night Football in 2005) and Squat 900 lbs
  • 2nd overall pick by Dallas in 1994- played there 12 seasons- now plays with Cowboys archrival San Francisco 49ers.
  • Won 1 super bowl with Dallas in 1995 His Strength and noted on field aggressiveness made him one of the best Lineman in NFL history is evident by
  • Nominated to the All- Decade Team in the 1990’s
  • 8-Time Pro Bowl Selection 7 of them consecutive
    • Facts:
  • Allen’s Bench is 30 lbs more than the combined weight of former Baltimore Tackles Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams!
  • Larry Allen plans to bench 800 in the future!
  • Body Fat has been recorded at 11%!
  • In 2005 the Cowboys OL Kelvin Garmon benched 600 lbs and 9 players did at least 500! Kudos to Strength Coach Joe Juraszek.
  • After football could become a Pro Bencher or Strongman.

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    Bill Kazmaier
    Stats:
     
    Height:  6' 3"
    Weight:  330 lbs
    Chest:  60
    Arms:  23
    Age:  December 30 1953
    Country:  United States-Wisconsin
    Claim:
    His unparalleled strength combined with his fierce competitive spirit and uncanny work ethic is considered by strength historians to be the best World's Strong Man Ever!
  • Hall of Fame inductee in the World's Strongest Man.
  • A living legend in the world of strength!
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    Background:
  • Played fullback for University of Wisconsin 1973-74
  • At 25 years old Kaz won the IPF World Championship in the super heavyweight class.
  • Totaled 1100kg in 01/31/1981 in Columbus USA and this particular record wasn’t broken until 2004 by Brian Siders. A record that stood almost 25 years and considering in Kaz's powerlifting days the equipment was virtually non-existent still remains to many Raw naturalist lifters as the most impressive total ever in powerlifting!
  • Until recently was the last North American to win WSM contest until Phil Pfister won it in 2006.
  • Benched 300 kg Raw (without bench shirt) using narrow grip- World Guiness Records.
  • Until recently was the last North American to win WSM contest until Phil Pfister won it in 2006. - Benched 300 kg Raw (without bench shirt) using narrow grip- World Guiness Records.
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    Facts:
  • Could curl 315 lbs on a barbell for 12 reps!
  • Some of his previous jobs include: rig worker, lumberjack, and bouncer -imagine being thrown out by him.
  • 1981- tried out for the Green Bay Packers- left camp with an injury
  • Strength & conditioning coach at Auburn University
  • Wrestled in WCW

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