Bill Kazmaier "Kaz"
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Bill Kazmaier is a strongman from United States who stands 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall and competes at 148 kg (326 lb), born December 30, 1953 (age 72).
| Full Name | Bill Kazmaier |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Kaz" |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 148 kg (326 lb) |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1953 (age 72) |
| Place of Birth | Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Years Active | 1979 - 1990 |
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1990 | 1990 Hreysti | Hreysti | M | - | #1 | 28.00 |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 1990 Battle of the Giants | Battle of the Giants | M | Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom | #3 | 0.00 |
| Aug 18, 1989 | 1989 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | San Sebastián, Spain, Spain | #4 | 40.00 |
| Aug 28, 1988 | 1988 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Budapest, Hungary, Hungary | #2 | 51.00 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1987 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #1 | 50.60 |
| Feb 20, 1980 | 1980 World Strongbow | World Strongbow | M | Woking, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 1485.00 |
| - | 1980 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 102.50 |
| - | 1981 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 96.00 |
| - | 1982 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 91.00 |
| - | 1987 Pure Strength | Pure Strength | M | - | #2 | 19.00 |
| - | 1988 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #4 | 48.00 |
| - | 1988 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 29.50 |
| - | 1988 Battle of the Giants | Battle of the Giants | M | - | #2 | 19.00 |
| - | 1988 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 28.50 |
| - | 1989 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 59.00 |
| - | 1990 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1979 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 44.90 |
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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
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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.
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