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