Ab Wolders
Compare to Another AthleteAb Wolders is a strongman from Netherlands who stands 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall and competes at 120 kg (265 lb), born June 10, 1951 (age 75).
Last 5 Contests
- 2 1984 World's Strongest Man Jan 23, 1985
- 3 1986 World's Strongest Man Nov 19, 1986
- 3 1987 World Strongman Challenge Mar 25, 1987
- 4 1988 World's Strongest Man Aug 28, 1988
- 2 1989 World's Strongest Man Aug 18, 1989
4 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 2nd at 1989 World's Strongest Man, Aug 18, 1989.
Competition Statistics
International
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ab Wolders is strongest at Loading Race: an average placing of 2.0 across 4 outings, with 2 wins.
- Loading Race 2.0
- Grip 2.8
- Carry 3.6
- Overhead Press 3.5
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
Powerlifting Records
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1989 | 1989 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | San Sebastián, Spain, Spain | #2 | 49.50 |
| Aug 28, 1988 | 1988 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Budapest, Hungary, Hungary | #4 | 41.50 |
| Mar 25, 1987 | 1987 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | Tokyo, Japan, Japan | #3 | 42.00 |
| Nov 19, 1986 | 1986 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Nice, France, France | #3 | 37.50 |
| Jan 23, 1985 | 1984 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Mora, Sweden, Sweden | #2 | 51.50 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #12 | 0.00 |
| - | 1989 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 1988 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #5 | 15.50 |
| - | 1984 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 46.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Ab Wolders
- Date of Birth
- June 10, 1951
- Birthplace
- Netherlands
- Country
- Netherlands
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.83m
- Weight
- 120kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1984 - 1990
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 9
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026