Geoff Capes
Compare to Another AthleteGeoff Capes is a strongman from United Kingdom who stands 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall and competes at 170 kg (375 lb), born August 23, 1949 (age 77).
Last 5 Contests
- 2 1986 Commonwealth Games Jul 29, 1986
- 2 1986 World's Strongest Man Nov 19, 1986
- 1 1987 World Strongman Challenge Mar 25, 1987
- 1 1987 World Muscle Power Classic Jun 7, 1987
- 1 1987 Viking Games Jul 10, 1987
3 wins and 5 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 1st at 1987 Viking Games, Jul 10, 1987.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Geoff Capes is strongest at Carry: an average placing of 1.6 across 13 outings, with 7 wins. Weakest at Grip (6.2 across 9).
- Carry 1.6
- Throwing 2.3
- Loading Race 2.0
- Head-to-Head 1.8
- Vehicle Pull 1.8
- Overhead Press 3.4
- Deadlift 4.8
- Grip 6.2
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.
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1987 | 1987 Viking Games | Viking Games | M | Húsavík, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 35.00 |
| Jun 7, 1987 | 1987 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom | #1 | 55.00 |
| Mar 25, 1987 | 1987 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | Tokyo, Japan, Japan | #1 | 50.00 |
| Nov 19, 1986 | 1986 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Nice, France, France | #2 | 55.00 |
| Jul 29, 1986 | 1986 Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games | M | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | #2 | 20.00 |
| Nov 14, 1985 | 1985 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Cascais, Portugal, Portugal | #1 | 50.50 |
| Jun 2, 1985 | 1985 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom | #2 | 0.00 |
| Jan 23, 1985 | 1984 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Mora, Sweden, Sweden | #3 | 49.00 |
| Nov 26, 1983 | 1983 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand | #1 | 49.50 |
| - | 1988 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #2 | 26.50 |
| - | 1988 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #3 | 48.50 |
| - | 1988 Battle of the Giants | Battle of the Giants | M | - | #1 | 26.00 |
| - | 1987 Pure Strength | Pure Strength | M | - | #3 | 10.00 |
| - | 1984 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 48.00 |
| - | 1983 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 53.00 |
| - | 1983 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 51.00 |
| - | 1982 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #4 | 67.00 |
| - | 1982 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 68.00 |
| - | 1981 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 88.00 |
| - | 1981 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 55.00 |
| - | 1980 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 69.50 |
| - | 1980 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 47.00 |
| - | 1979 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 98.16 |
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 | 405.0 kg | 1983 World's Strongest Man | Nov 26, 1983 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 125.0 kg | 1983 Europe's Strongest Man | Jan 1, 1983 | - |
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
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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 77 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.
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