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Geoff Capes

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Years Active 1979 - 1988
Born August 23, 1949
Height 1.97m
Weight 170kg
Birthplace Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England
Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

23 Total Contests
12 Total Wins
1979 - 1988 Years Active

International

20 Contests
9 Wins

National

3 Contests
3 Wins

World's Strongest Man

7 Appearances
7 Finals
2 Wins
#1 Best Finish

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Geoff Capes
Date of Birth
August 23, 1949
Birthplace
Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England
Country
United Kingdom

Physical Stats

Height
1.97m
Weight
170kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1979 - 1988
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
23
Total Wins
12

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About Geoff Capes

Geoff Capes is a British strongman athlete. Capes stands 197 cm (6'6") and competes at 170 kg (375 lbs). Born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England, Capes is currently 76 years old.

Capes's competitive career spanned from 1979 to 1988. Over 23 recorded contests, Capes has collected 12 victories, achieving a 52% win rate. Capes's international record includes 20 competitions with 9 wins on the world stage.

Capes has won the World's Strongest Man title 2 times. In total, Capes appeared at 7 WSM competitions and reached the final on 7 occasions.

Read more about Geoff Capes on Wikipedia.

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