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Björnsson, who played the brutal Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in HBO's "Game of Thrones," lifted 501 kilograms (1,104.52) pounds off the ground in an impressive feat of strength from the 6-foot-9, 420-pound Iceland native. Sort by.
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson "The Mountain from GOT" Chess Lesson !hafthor !pogchamps. His claim as the world's strongest man became stronger Saturday, thanks to a new world record. View discussions in 6 other communities.
Hafþór "Thor" Björnsson, who played "The Mountain" in "Game of Thrones," set the deadlift world record on Saturday at 1,104.52 pounds. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 6x Icelands Strongest Man. It will be live on…” "I'm just so happy and thankful that I got the opportunity to do this, even though the world is going through what it's going through right now. best. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 5. 5x podium finisher at World'S Strongest Man Hafþór Björnsson, by appearance alone, is one of the world's most intimidating physical presences. Hafþór Björnsson, aka The Mountain, is a twitch streamer now. Browse all other Chess channels. Told of the massive streaming audience (he had close to a million people watching on his Twitch channel), Björnsson said it's a sign that weightlifting's popularity is increasing. I'm happy with this. "I'm obviously speechless," he said on ESPN afterward. Björnsson's lift was broadcast on ESPN to kick off its day of "ESPN: The Ocho" coverage. Eddie Hall of England previously held the world record at an even 500 kilograms. Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, 5-time United States Chess Champion "Hearing those numbers, now afterward as well, makes me extremely proud," he said. 3x Europe's Strongest Man. GMHikaru. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson uploaded a video 7 years ago 0:36. 501KG/1104 LBS PogU" Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. I believe today I could have done more, but what's the point?
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Björnsson said he could have gone heavier, but with the record secure, he saw little reason to push his body. Watch Hafthorjulius's clip titled "THOR BREAKS THE DEADLIFT WORLD RECORD! "Not only did I pull this incredible weight, but I also just feel great afterward," he said. Coresports just offered me a seven-figure contract, which is the biggest contract of my life.". ", Asked what would be next, Björnsson replied "something new and big. GMHikaru went live on Twitch.
My family and friends, they were happy with this.". I'm healthy as well. English. Close. People are getting more interested in the sport. I'm just so proud to see where the sport is going. He then pointed to the camera and called out Hall, not to challenge him for the deadlift record but to a sponsored fistfight through Coresports, which has also signed Hall. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up.
86% Upvoted. share. Posted by 4 months ago. "I'm standing here, tall, feeling good, no injuries. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson - The Mountain. 3.3m Followers, 846 Following, 2,898 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) save hide report. Hafþór Björnsson, aka The Mountain, is a twitch streamer now.
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