"I have no words. What an amazing day, one I will remember for the rest of my life," Björnsson, "I said I was coming for it and once I set my mind on something I'm a dog with a bone. The attempt was broadcast live on ESPN, leading into a block of "The Ocho" programming that highlights lesser-known sports. Hafþór Björnsson, best known for playing the Mountain in the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones," just broke a major world record for deadlifting. "Game of Thrones" star Hafthor Bjornsson set a new deadlift world record on Saturday after lifting 1,104 pounds. Want to give a huge shoutout to my family, friends, coaches, fans, sponsors and haters, all of whom helped this lift be possible. Want to give a huge shoutout to my family, friends, coaches, fans, sponsors and haters, all of whom helped this lift be possible…Thank you all for your support!” Hafthor. Everything that a fitness fan is searching for. Hafþór Júlíus „Thor“ Björnsson (deutsche Transkription Hafthor Julius Björnsson, * 26. “I have no words. The lift was due to be attempted under official conditions however due to the COVID-19 pandemic those conditions changed. What an amazing day, one I will remember for the rest of my life. Rankings Records Meets Status FAQ Data Apps Shop Contact Support Us ☰ Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (M) Personal Bests. Brian Shaw delves deeper into Thor's incredible achievement. The magazine and its 250+ contributors cover many topics including CrossFit®, weightlifting, nutrition, lifestyle and community related news. 6ft 9ins Game of Thrones star Hafþór Björnsson breaks the world deadlifting record by lifting 1,104lbs - and thinks he could have shifted MORE if he'd had a crowd BOXROX and its content is not affiliated with CrossFit, Inc in any way nor is it endorsed by CrossFit, Inc or any of its subsidiaries. On saturday, Hafthor Bjornsson became the first person in human history to deadlift 501kg, “I have no words. For the past three years, he's also won the. BOXROX – Competitive Fitness Magazine is the world’s biggest online magazine for fans of CrossFit® and functional fitness. Hafthor Bjornsson, the reigning World’s Strongest Man™, is a very strong man. Here is the lift. After deadlifting 1,104.5 pounds (501 kilograms) on Saturday, the actor has now deadlifted more than anyone in the sport's history. Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, who played "The Mountain" in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, has shattered rival Eddie Hall's world deadlift record with a lift of 501kg (1105lbs) - and challenged his strongman foe to a fist-fight! He really is The Mountain! The previous record was held by British star Eddie … On saturday, Hafthor Bjornsson became the first person in human history to deadlift 501kg. Er lebt mit seiner Frau in Island. He posted a video of the feat later that day. CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, Inc. (CNN)Hafþór Björnsson, best known for playing the Mountain in the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones," just broke a major world record. I said I was coming for it and once I set my mind on something I’m a dog with a bone. GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Julius Bjornsson has broken the world deadlift record after successfully lifting an incredible 501kg (1,105 pounds). Hafthor Bjornsson (Iceland), aka The Mountain, after winning the Arnold Strongman Classic on March 2, 2019. He has placed at least third in the competition every year since 2012. Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots; Raw: 250: 410: Wraps: 440: 1100: 551.79: Competition Results Download as CSV. For the past month, he has been sharing his training regiment leading up to the record-breaking lift on his YouTube channel, where he also posts other workout videos. I said I was coming for it and once I set my mind on something I’m a dog with a bone. ", In 2018, Björnsson won the World's Strongest Man competition. With 1,000,000+ readers and 5,000,000+ pageviews monthly, from more than 185 countries, it connects the worldwide fitness community. 2018 konnte er den World’s Strongest Man, den Europe’s Strongest Man und die Arnold Strongman Classic gewinnen. November 1988 in Reykjavík) ist ein isländischer Strongman, Schauspieler und ehemaliger Basketballspieler. There is no doubt about what an incredible feat of athleticism and strength this is, however there is now some debate as to whether this should count as a world record or not. What an amazing day, one I will remember for the rest of my life.