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
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United Kingdom
Retired
Wikipedia
Forbes Cowan is a strongman from United Kingdom who stands 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall and competes at 135 kg (298 lb), born October 16, 1964 (age 62).
Last 5 Contests
- 5 1994 WSM Final Oct 18, 1994
- 3 1994 Strongest Man on Earth Nov 27, 1994
- 2 1995 World Muscle Power Classic Aug 6, 1995
- 7 2003 Britain's Strongest Man May 13, 2003
- 23 2003 IFSA All Strength Challenge Jun 14, 2003
2 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 23rd at 2003 IFSA All Strength Challenge, Jun 14, 2003.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2003 | 2003 IFSA All Strength Challenge | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Winnipeg, Canada, Canada | #23 | 92.00 |
| May 13, 2003 | 2003 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | Scarborough, England, United Kingdom | #7 | 36.00 |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 1995 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | Mintlaw, Scotland, United Kingdom | #2 | 79.50 |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 1994 Strongest Man on Earth | Strongest Man on Earth | M | ReykjavÃk, Iceland, Iceland | #3 | 27.00 |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1994 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sun City, South Africa, South Africa | #5 | 36.50 |
| Jul 31, 1994 | 1994 European Muscle Power Classic | European Muscle Power Classic | M | Callander, Scotland, United Kingdom | #4 | 43.50 |
| - | 1996 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 34.00 |
| - | 1996 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #12 | 14.00 |
| - | 1996 World's Strongest Viking | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #6 | 50.00 |
| - | 1996 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #11 | 35.00 |
| - | 1995 IFSA Lithuania Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Manfred Höberl Classic | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #5 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1994 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #4 | 72.00 |
| - | 1994 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #12 | 7.00 |
| - | 1994 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #4 | 19.00 |
| - | 1993 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 23.00 |
| - | 1993 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #7 | 57.50 |
| - | 1991 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 37.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #9 | 0.00 |
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. Deadlift | 230.0 kg | 1996 WSM Final | Jan 1, 1996 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 140.0 kg | 1994 WSM Group 1 | - | - |
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