Gus Rethwisch
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Years Active
1978 - 1981
Country
🇺🇸
United States
Retired
Vital Statistics
Gus Rethwisch is a strongman from United States.
| Full Name | Gus Rethwisch |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  United States |
| Years Active | 1978 - 1981 |
Competition Statistics
2
Total Contests
0
Total Wins
1978 - 1981
Years Active
International
2
Contests
0
Wins
World's Strongest Man
1
Appearances
1
Finals
0
Wins
#5
Best Finish
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1981 | 1981 World Strongbow | World Strongbow | M | Luton, England, United Kingdom | #4 | 992.50 |
| - | 1978 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 16.73 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Deadlift | 345.0 kg | 1981 World Strongbow | Jun 25, 1981 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Gus Rethwisch
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1978 - 1981
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 2
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Gus Rethwisch
Gus Rethwisch is an American strongman athlete.
Rethwisch's competitive career spanned from 1978 to 1981. Rethwisch has 2 recorded competitions in the sport. Rethwisch has represented United States at 2 international events.
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