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Derek Poundstone

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Years Active 2006 - 2017
Born September 28, 1981
Height 1.85m
Weight 155kg
Birthplace Mountain Home Air Force BaseElmore County, Idaho, U.S.
Country 🇺🇸 United States
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

26 Total Contests
11 Total Wins
2006 - 2017 Years Active

International

22 Contests
8 Wins

National

4 Contests
3 Wins

World's Strongest Man

5 Appearances
4 Finals
0 Wins
#2 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

301.6kg Best Squat
170.1kg Best Bench
283.5kg Best Deadlift
696.3kg Best Total
2 meets Raw ADAU Last: Mar 2015

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Derek Poundstone
Date of Birth
September 28, 1981
Birthplace
Mountain Home Air Force BaseElmore County, Idaho, U.S.
Country
United States

Physical Stats

Height
1.85m
Weight
155kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
2006 - 2017
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
26
Total Wins
11

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About Derek Poundstone

Derek Poundstone is an American strongman athlete. Poundstone stands 185 cm (6'1") and competes at 155 kg (342 lbs). Born in Mountain Home Air Force BaseElmore County, Idaho, U.S., Poundstone is currently 44 years old.

Poundstone's competitive career spanned from 2006 to 2017. Over 26 recorded contests, Poundstone has collected 11 victories, achieving a 42% win rate. Poundstone's international record includes 22 competitions with 8 wins on the world stage.

Poundstone reached the World's Strongest Man final 4 times across 5 appearances. Poundstone's best WSM result is a 2nd-place finish.

Read more about Derek Poundstone on Wikipedia.

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