Bill Kazmaier "Kaz"
Compare to Another AthleteBill 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).
Last 5 Contests
- 1 1987 Défi Mark Ten International Oct 16, 1987
- 2 1988 World's Strongest Man Aug 28, 1988
- 4 1989 World's Strongest Man Aug 18, 1989
- 3 1990 Battle of the Giants Aug 26, 1990
- 1 1990 Hreysti Nov 3, 1990
2 wins and 4 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 1st at 1990 Hreysti, Nov 3, 1990.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Bill Kazmaier is strongest at Deadlift: an average placing of 1.1 across 7 outings, with 6 wins. Weakest at Loading Race (3.5 across 4).
- Deadlift 1.1
- Overhead Press 1.5
- Carry 2.5
- Throwing 2.5
- Squat 2.3
- Vehicle Pull 2.8
- Grip 3.3
- Loading Race 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 59.00 |
| - | 1989 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1988 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 28.50 |
| - | 1988 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #4 | 48.00 |
| - | 1988 Battle of the Giants | Battle of the Giants | M | - | #2 | 19.00 |
| - | 1988 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 29.50 |
| - | 1987 Pure Strength | Pure Strength | M | - | #2 | 19.00 |
| - | 1982 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 91.00 |
| - | 1981 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 96.00 |
| - | 1980 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 102.50 |
| - | 1979 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 44.90 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. 18-inch Deadlift | 478.5 kg | 1982 World's Strongest Man | Jan 1, 1982 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 380.0 kg | 1980 World Strongbow | Feb 20, 1980 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 170.0 kg | 1988 World's Strongest Man | Aug 28, 1988 | - |
| Max. Squat | 440.0 kg | 1981 World's Strongest Man | Jan 1, 1981 | - |
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