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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
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United Kingdom
Retired
Wikipedia
Vital Statistics
Glenn Ross is a strongman from United Kingdom who stands 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall and competes at 200 kg (441 lb), born May 27, 1971 (age 55).
| Full Name | Glenn Ross |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "The Daddy" |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 200 kg (441 lb) |
| Date of Birth | May 27, 1971 (age 55) |
| Place of Birth | Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality |  United Kingdom |
| Years Active | 1997 - 2011 |
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
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
in event
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
Best Placement
Avg Placement
Contests
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2011 | 2011 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships | Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships | M | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | #1 | 43.50 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 2010 SCL FIBO | Strongman Champions League | M | Essen, Germany, Germany | #6 | 37.00 |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 2009 FIBO Strongman ClassX | FIBO Strongman ClassX | M | Essen, Germany, Germany | #8 | 0.00 |
| Sep 8, 2007 | 2007 Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansiysk | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, Russia | #8 | 20.00 |
| May 27, 2006 | 2006 WSMC Northern Ireland | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | #2 | 52.50 |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 2006 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #10 | 13.50 |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 2005 WSMC Austria | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Bad Häring, Austria, Austria | #10 | 14.50 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | 2005 WSMC USA | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Arvada, Colorado, United States | #2 | 57.00 |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 2005 WSMC England | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Wakefield, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 60.00 |
| May 21, 2005 | 2005 WSMC Ireland | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Wexford, Ireland, Ireland | #3 | 52.00 |
| Mar 4, 2005 | 2005 Arnold's Strongest Man | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #3 | 39.50 |
| Dec 11, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Canada | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Edmonton, Canada, Canada | #10 | 41.00 |
| Oct 2, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Russia | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #6 | 46.50 |
| Sep 4, 2004 | 2004 WSMC European Masters | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Subotica, Serbia, Serbia | #1 | 58.50 |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Poland | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Świnoujście, Poland, Poland | #6 | 32.50 |
| Jul 10, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Bad Häring | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Bad Häring, Austria, Austria | #3 | 52.00 |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Plattling-Luna Park | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Plattling, Germany, Germany | #6 | 36.50 |
| May 22, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Immenstadt | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Immenstadt im Allgäu, Germany, Germany | #2 | 65.00 |
| Apr 3, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Kärnten | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Villach, Austria, Austria | #1 | 57.00 |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 2004 WSMC Spain | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Gran Canaria, Spain, Spain | #4 | 41.00 |
| May 13, 2003 | 2003 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | Scarborough, England, United Kingdom | #3 | 50.00 |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 2002 Invasion of the Giants | Invasion of the Giants | M | Enniscorthy, Ireland, Ireland | #3 | 0.00 |
| Jul 27, 2002 | 2002 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Gdynia, Poland, Poland | #10 | 13.50 |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 2001 Gatineau Strongman Festival | Gatineau Strongman Festival | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #8 | 42.50 |
| Feb 17, 2001 | 2001 Northeast Strongman Showdown | Northeast Strongman Showdown | M | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States | #13 | 64.50 |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Czech Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Prague, Czech Republic, Czech Republic | #5 | 40.50 |
| Jun 25, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Poland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Sopot, Poland, Poland | #9 | 11.00 |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Ireland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #5 | 35.00 |
| Oct 17, 1999 | 1999 Viking of the North | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #5 | 19.00 |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 1999 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #10 | 34.00 |
| - | 2000 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 54.50 |
| - | 1999 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 39.00 |
| - | 1998 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 2006 UK's Strongest Man | UK's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 36.00 |
| - | 2002 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #7 | 36.50 |
| - | 2001 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 58.00 |
| - | 2007 UK's Strongest Man | UK's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 34.00 |
| - | 2004 UK's Strongest Man | UK's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 39.00 |
| - | 2010 UK's Strongest Man | UK's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 34.00 |
| - | 2009 UK's Strongest Man | UK's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 33.00 |
| - | 2008 UK's Strongest Man | UK's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 36.00 |
| - | 1997 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
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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
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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 55 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.
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