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 65).
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