Chris van der Linde "The Ox"
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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).
| Full Name | Chris van der Linde |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "The Ox" |
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 186 kg (410 lb) |
| Date of Birth | March 29, 1991 (age 35) |
| Nationality |  South Africa |
| Years Active | 2019 - 2023 |
Competition Statistics
International
National
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| 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 |
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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
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- Strongman Chris Van Der Linde Deadlifts Gargantuan 455 kg (1003.1 lbs) For A New African Record
- Strongman Chris Van Der Linde Pulled a New African Deadlift Record of 440 kg
- Chris van der Linde Withdraws From 2021 World’s Strongest Man With Injury
About Chris van der Linde
Chris van der Linde, known as "The Ox", is a South African strongman athlete. Linde stands 184 cm (6'0") and competes at 186 kg (410 lbs). Currently 35 years old, Linde continues to compete in professional strongman.
Linde's competitive career spanned from 2019 to 2023. Over 5 recorded contests, Linde has collected 1 victory, achieving a 20% win rate. Linde's international record includes 4 competitions with 1 win on the world stage.
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