The Mountain Breaks Another Record At The 2017 Arnold Classic

Hafþór Björnsson “The Mountain” come in second at the 2017 Arnold Strongman Classic, but the strongman definitely didn’t disappoint at creating some kick-ass highlights.

Congratulations @shawstrength on his win at The Arnold Strongman Classic this year. We'll meet again soon. WSM is close and I'm looking forward to our battle there! — Congratulations @shawstrength on his win at The Arnold Strongman Classic this year. We’ll meet again soon. WSM is close and I’m looking forward to our battle there!

The Mountain shined bright at the sandbag toss when he heaved 100 pounds 15 feet into the air without much of a struggle.

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Today's World record 100lbs @roguefitness sandbag over a 15foot bar! @sbdapparel @getnewage @gymgrossisten @australianstrengthcoach @stanefferding @andrireyr @stefansolvi @andreasif
A post shared by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) on Mar 4, 2017 at 5:21pm PST

He also added to his impressive competition by deadlifting 966 pounds.

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The deadlift yesterday. Very pleased how it went aftur the brutal events before. 438kg!!
A post shared by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) on Mar 5, 2017 at 8:22am PST

However, Björnsson is no rookie to breaking records. In 2015 he broke a kettlebell by throwing it over 19 feet in the air.

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New World Record in the 56lb weight over bar. 19'7. I think I got some more in me! @sbdapparel @roguefitness @gymgrossisten @getnewage
A post shared by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) on Mar 6, 2017 at 4:38pm PST

Although he didn’t win, he did enjoy the competition and posted this picture with the champ Brian Shaw and said, “We’ll meet again soon. WSM is close and I’m looking forward to our battle there!”