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The Mountain from Game of Thrones breaks world record

The Mountain from Game of Thrones breaks world record

Icelandic actor and strongman Hafthor Bjornsson set a world record for the deadlift when he lifted 501 kg
Updated 04 May, 2020

Icelandic actor and strongman Hafthor Bjornsson set a world record for the deadlift on Saturday when he lifted 1,104 pounds (501 kg) at Thor’s Power Gym in Iceland.

Bjornsson, best known for his portrayal of Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane on the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, broke the record previously held by Briton Eddie Hall who in 2016 became the first man to lift 500 kg.

The event was streamed live on ESPN here and Bjornsson, 31, lifted the barbell that was bending and straining under the weights, holding it for two seconds before letting go and roaring in delight.

Bjornsson, who is six feet and nine inches tall, won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2018.

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Priya May 04, 2020 03:34pm
Looks like a Pathan or Kashmiri. Pakistani men are good looking hands down. :)
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M. Saeed May 04, 2020 04:31pm
Amazing. He lifted half a ton of weights.
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F May 04, 2020 08:11pm
Machoo man
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Lucknow May 04, 2020 10:22pm
Respect. I've been doing dead lifts for a couple of years and haven't gone past 150 kgs. 500+ is massive.
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Talha May 05, 2020 10:55am
@Lucknow Follow programs like 5/3/1 and you will be dead lifting 200+ soon. Keep believing.
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