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Glenn Ross "The Daddy"

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Years Active 1997 - 2011
Born May 27, 1971
Height 1.85m
Weight 200kg
Birthplace Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland
Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

42 Total Contests
12 Total Wins
1997 - 2011 Years Active

International

29 Contests
4 Wins

National

13 Contests
8 Wins

World's Strongest Man

3 Appearances
0 Finals
0 Wins

Powerlifting Records

360.0kg Best Squat
260.0kg Best Bench
1 meet Multi-ply BPC Last: Jul 2008

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Glenn Ross
Nickname
"The Daddy"
Date of Birth
May 27, 1971
Birthplace
Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland
Country
United Kingdom

Physical Stats

Height
1.85m
Weight
200kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1997 - 2011
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
42
Total Wins
12

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About Glenn Ross

Glenn Ross, known as "The Daddy", is a British strongman athlete. Ross stands 185 cm (6'1") and competes at 200 kg (441 lbs). Born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, Ross is currently 54 years old.

Ross's competitive career spanned from 1997 to 2011. Over 42 recorded contests, Ross has collected 12 victories, achieving a 29% win rate. Ross's international record includes 29 competitions with 4 wins on the world stage.

Ross has appeared at the World's Strongest Man 3 times.

Read more about Glenn Ross on Wikipedia.

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