Gary Taylor
Compare to Another AthleteGary 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).
Last 5 Contests
- 3 1991 World's Strongest Man Oct 4, 1991
- 5 1992 World's Strongest Man Oct 1, 1992
- 2 1995 World Strength Championships Jul 30, 1995
- 3 1995 World Muscle Power Classic Aug 6, 1995
- 6 1995 WSM Final Oct 2, 1995
3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 6th at 1995 WSM Final, Oct 2, 1995.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gary Taylor is strongest at Grip: an average placing of 2.5 across 4 outings, with 1 win. Weakest at Loading Race (7.0 across 4).
- Grip 2.5
- Carry 3.0
- Atlas Stones 3.4
- Vehicle Pull 6.0
- Loading Race 7.0
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
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 | ReykjavÃk, 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 |
| - | 1997 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #6 | 51.00 |
| - | 1995 IFSA Lithuania Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Manfred Höberl Classic | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Strongest Man on Earth | Strongest Man on Earth | M | - | #3 | 24.00 |
| - | 1995 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1994 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #6 | 62.00 |
| - | 1994 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #3 | 23.00 |
| - | 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 |
| - | 1993 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #10 | 0.00 |
| - | 1993 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #4 | 83.50 |
| - | 1993 World Mighty Man | World Mighty Man | M | - | #4 | 48.00 |
| - | 1992 World Mighty Man | World Mighty Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 37.00 |
| - | 1991 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #8 | 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. 18-inch Deadlift | 410.0 kg | 1991 World's Strongest Man | Oct 4, 1991 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 160.0 kg | 1994 WSM Group 1 | - | - |
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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