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Forbes Cowan

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Years Active 1990 - 2003
Born October 16, 1964
Height 1.93m
Weight 135kg
Birthplace Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

21 Total Contests
3 Total Wins
1990 - 2003 Years Active

International

19 Contests
2 Wins

National

2 Contests
1 Wins

World's Strongest Man

2 Appearances
2 Finals
0 Wins
#5 Best Finish

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Forbes Cowan
Date of Birth
October 16, 1964
Birthplace
Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Country
United Kingdom

Physical Stats

Height
1.93m
Weight
135kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1990 - 2003
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
21
Total Wins
3

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

United Kingdom Athletes Rankings World Records

About Forbes Cowan

Forbes Cowan is a British strongman athlete. Cowan stands 193 cm (6'4") and competes at 135 kg (298 lbs). Born in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland, Cowan is currently 61 years old.

Cowan's competitive career spanned from 1990 to 2003. Across 21 competitions, Cowan has claimed 3 wins. Cowan's international record includes 19 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.

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

Read more about Forbes Cowan on Wikipedia.

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