Skip to main content
Bruce Wilhelm profile photo

Bruce Wilhelm

Compare to Another Athlete
Years Active 1977 - 1978
Born July 13, 1945
Height 1.88m
Weight 150kg
Birthplace Sunnyvale, California
Country 🇺🇸 United States
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

2 Total Contests
2 Total Wins
1977 - 1978 Years Active

International

2 Contests
2 Wins

World's Strongest Man

2 Appearances
2 Finals
2 Wins
#1 Best Finish

Career Bests

Career Trajectory

Contest placements by year - lower is better

Career trajectory chart
Best Placement Avg Placement Contests

No competition results found for this athlete.

Date Contest Name Type Division Location Placing
Page of

No individual event results available yet.

Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.

Showing - of event results

Event Result Place Contest Date
Page of

No personal records found for this athlete.

Event Value Contest Date Verified

No media found for this athlete.

Personal Details

Full Name
Bruce Wilhelm
Date of Birth
July 13, 1945
Birthplace
Sunnyvale, California
Country
United States

Physical Stats

Height
1.88m
Weight
150kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1977 - 1978
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
2
Total Wins
2

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

United States Athletes Rankings World Records

About Bruce Wilhelm

Bruce Wilhelm is an American strongman athlete. Wilhelm stands 188 cm (6'2") and competes at 150 kg (331 lbs). Born in Sunnyvale, California, Wilhelm is currently 80 years old.

Wilhelm's competitive career spanned from 1977 to 1978. Over 2 recorded contests, Wilhelm has collected 2 victories, achieving a 100% win rate. Wilhelm's international record includes 2 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.

Wilhelm has won the World's Strongest Man title 2 times.

Read more about Bruce Wilhelm on Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions

The win count represents total first-place finishes across all recorded sanctioned strongman competitions. This includes wins at international events like World's Strongest Man, Arnold Strongman Classic, and Giants Live, as well as national and regional contests in our database.
Our competition database is compiled from multiple verified sources including official federation records, competition organizer data, and historical archives. Every result goes through both automated validation checks and manual verification to ensure accuracy. Competition results, personal records, and career statistics are updated as new results become available.
Athlete profiles include results from all sanctioned strongman competitions with verified results in our database. This covers major international series, national championships, qualifier events, and regional contests spanning the full history of competitive strongman.
Follow Your Favorite Athletes

Sign in to follow athletes, get competition updates, and build your personal watchlist.

Create Free Account