Forbes Cowan
Compare to Another AthleteForbes 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 61).
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
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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.
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