Chris van der Linde "The Ox"
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Years Active
2019 - 2023
Born
March 29, 1991
Height
1.84m
Weight
186kg
Country
🇿🇦
South Africa
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Wikipedia
Chris van der Linde is a strongman from South Africa who stands 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall and competes at 186 kg (410 lb), born March 29, 1991 (age 35).
Last 5 Contests
- 1 2019 Africa's Strongest Man Nov 23, 2019
- 2 2020 Africa's Strongest Man Dec 6, 2020
- 4 2021 Africa's Strongest Man Nov 27, 2021
- 6 2022 World Deadlift Championships Aug 6, 2022
- 3 2023 Africa's Strongest Man Oct 28, 2023
1 win and 3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 3rd at 2023 Africa's Strongest Man, Oct 28, 2023.
Competition Statistics
5
Total Contests
1
Total Wins
2019 - 2023
Years Active
International
4
Contests
1
Wins
National
1
Contests
0
Wins
Career Bests
in event
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
Best Placement
Avg Placement
Contests
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2023 | 2023 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Livingstone, Zambia, Zambia | #3 | 37.00 |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 2022 World Deadlift Championships | World Deadlift Championships | M | Cardiff, Wales, Wales | #6 | - |
| Nov 27, 2021 | 2021 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Mossel Bay, South Africa, South Africa | #4 | 39.00 |
| Dec 6, 2020 | 2020 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Rustenburg, South Africa, South Africa | #2 | 27.00 |
| Nov 23, 2019 | 2019 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 21.00 |
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
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Axle Press | 165.0 kg | 2020 Africa's Strongest Man | Dec 6, 2020 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 440.0 kg | 2021 Africa's Strongest Man | Nov 27, 2021 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 190.0 kg | 2021 Africa's Strongest Man | Nov 27, 2021 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Chris van der Linde
- Nickname
- "The Ox"
- Date of Birth
- March 29, 1991
- Country
- South Africa
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.84m
- Weight
- 186kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 5
- Total Wins
- 1
Last updated: February 23, 2026