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Hafthor Julius Bjornsson

Nickname The Mountain Date of birth 26/11/1988 Country Iceland Height 2.06m (6ft 9in) Weight 200kg (441lbs)

Videos of Hafthor Julius Bjornsson

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World’s Strongest Men vs 1000lb Deadlift

World’s Strongest Men vs 1000lb Deadlift
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WORLD RECORD! Thor vs Felix | Hercules Hold

WORLD RECORD! Thor vs Felix | Hercules Hold
42:25

Europe’s Strongest Man 2014 – FULL SHOW

Europe’s Strongest Man 2014 – FULL SHOW
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Who’s the World’s Greatest Presser? Axle Records at Giants Live

Who’s the World’s Greatest Presser? Axle Records at Giants Live
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Ultimate Feats of Strength #2

Ultimate Feats of Strength #2

Frequently asked questions about Hafthor Julius Bjornsson

Did Thor lift 501kg?

Thor, out of competition, did lift 501kg as a conventional deadlift with straps in May 2020. This means that out of competition, Thor has the Strongman Deadlift World Record.

How big is Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson?

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Thor) is 6 ft 9 inches or 2.9m.

How many people have done a 500kg deadlift?

Both Thor (out of competition) and Eddie Hall (in competition) have lifted 500kg as a conventional deadlift, with straps. However, other athletes using alternate deadlift styles i.e. the sumo style and different deadlift objects have deadlifted 500kg.

How much does Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson weigh?

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson's (Thor) weight varies from 170kg up to 210kg at his biggest. Thor was 210kg when he competed in his first international competition at Giants Live Poland in 2011.

How tall is Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson?

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is 6 ft 9 inches or 2.6m.

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