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Bill Kazmaier "Kaz"

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Years Active 1979 - 1990
Born December 30, 1953
Height 1.88m
Weight 148kg
Birthplace Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S.
Country 🇺🇸 United States
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

19 Total Contests
9 Total Wins
1979 - 1990 Years Active

International

18 Contests
8 Wins

National

1 Contests
1 Wins

World's Strongest Man

6 Appearances
6 Finals
3 Wins
#1 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

420.0kg Best Squat
300.0kg Best Bench
380.0kg Best Deadlift
1,100.0kg Best Total
11 meets Single-ply USPF Last: Nov 1983

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Bill Kazmaier
Nickname
"Kaz"
Date of Birth
December 30, 1953
Birthplace
Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S.
Country
United States

Physical Stats

Height
1.88m
Weight
148kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1979 - 1990
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
19
Total Wins
9

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About Bill Kazmaier

Bill Kazmaier, known as "Kaz", is an American strongman athlete. Kazmaier stands 188 cm (6'2") and competes at 148 kg (326 lbs). Born in Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S., Kazmaier is currently 72 years old.

Kazmaier's competitive career spanned from 1979 to 1990. Over 19 recorded contests, Kazmaier has collected 9 victories, achieving a 47% win rate. Kazmaier's international record includes 18 competitions with 8 wins on the world stage.

Kazmaier has won the World's Strongest Man title 3 times. In total, Kazmaier appeared at 6 WSM competitions and reached the final on 6 occasions.

Read more about Bill Kazmaier on Wikipedia.

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