Gary Taylor
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Gary Taylor is a strongman from United Kingdom who stands 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall and competes at 134 kg (295 lb), born October 14, 1961 (age 64).
| Full Name | Gary Taylor |
|---|---|
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 134 kg (295 lb) |
| Date of Birth | October 14, 1961 (age 64) |
| Place of Birth | Cardiff, Wales |
| Nationality |  United Kingdom |
| Years Active | 1990 - 1997 |
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Powerlifting Records
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 1995 | 1995 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Nassau, Bahamas, Bahamas | #6 | 42.00 |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 1995 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | Mintlaw, Scotland, United Kingdom | #3 | 77.50 |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 1995 World Strength Championships | World Strength Championships | M | Callander, Scotland, United Kingdom | #2 | 47.50 |
| Oct 1, 1992 | 1992 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #5 | 43.50 |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 1991 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Tenerife, Spain, Spain | #3 | 39.00 |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 1991 World Viking Challenge | World Viking Challenge | M | - | #2 | 22.50 |
| - | 1997 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #12 | 8.00 |
| - | 1993 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #10 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 37.00 |
| - | 1992 World Mighty Man | World Mighty Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1993 World Mighty Man | World Mighty Man | M | - | #4 | 48.00 |
| - | 1993 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #4 | 83.50 |
| - | 1993 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 54.00 |
| - | 1993 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 38.00 |
| - | 1997 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 1994 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #3 | 23.00 |
| - | 1994 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #6 | 62.00 |
| - | 1995 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Strongest Man on Earth | Strongest Man on Earth | M | - | #3 | 24.00 |
| - | 1995 Manfred Höberl Classic | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 IFSA Lithuania Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #6 | 51.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #8 | 0.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Gary Taylor
- Date of Birth
- October 14, 1961
- Birthplace
- Cardiff, Wales
- Country
- United Kingdom
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.83m
- Weight
- 134kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1990 - 1997
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 24
- Total Wins
- 3
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Gary Taylor
Gary Taylor is a British strongman athlete. Taylor stands 183 cm (6'0") and competes at 134 kg (295 lbs). Born in Cardiff, Wales, Taylor is currently 64 years old.
Taylor's competitive career spanned from 1990 to 1997. Across 24 competitions, Taylor has claimed 3 wins. Taylor's international record includes 22 competitions with 3 wins on the world stage.
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