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Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson "The Mountain"
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Years Active
2009 - 2025
Born
November 26, 1988
Height
2.06m
Weight
200kg
Birthplace
Iceland
Country
🇮🇸
Iceland
Active
Vital Statistics
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson is a strongman from Iceland who stands 206 cm (6 ft 9 in) tall and competes at 200 kg (441 lb), born November 26, 1988 (age 37).
| Full Name | Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "The Mountain" |
| Height | 206 cm (6 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 200 kg (441 lb) |
| Date of Birth | November 26, 1988 (age 37) |
| Place of Birth | Iceland |
| Nationality |  Iceland |
| Years Active | 2009 - 2025 |
Competition Statistics
96
Total Contests
50
Total Wins
2009 - 2025
Years Active
International
88
Contests
46
Wins
National
8
Contests
4
Wins
World's Strongest Man
9
Appearances
9
Finals
1
Wins
#1
Best Finish
Powerlifting Records
440.0kg
Best Squat
250.0kg
Best Bench
410.0kg
Best Deadlift
1,100.0kg
Best Total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 2025 Giants Live World Open | Giants Live | M | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 58.50 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 2025 World Deadlift Championships | World Deadlift Championships | M | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | #1 | - |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 2025 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 49.00 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 2025 Eisenhart | Eisenhart | M | Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut, Germany, Germany | #1 | - |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2025 Siberian Power Show | Siberian Power Show | M | Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Russia | #2 | 58.00 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #3 | 42.50 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 2024 Rogue Invitational (Men) | Rogue Invitational | M | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom | #2 | 44.00 |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 2024 SCL Dubai | Strongman Champions League | M | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates | #1 | 72.50 |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 2024 Strongest Man on Earth | Shaw Classic | M | Loveland, Colorado, United States | #2 | 108.00 |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 2024 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 45.00 |
| Mar 16, 2024 | 2024 Arnold UK - Strongman | Arnold UK | M | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | #2 | 32.50 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #4 | 38.00 |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 2020 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 42.00 |
| May 2, 2020 | 2020 WUS Feats of Strength - Max Deadlift | WUS Feats of Strength | M | Kópavogur, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | - |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #1 | 52.50 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 2019 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 59.00 |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 2019 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #1 | 16.00 |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 2019 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Bradenton, Florida, United States | #3 | 37.00 |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 2019 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 35.50 |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 2019 World Log Lift Championships | World Log Lift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #5 | - |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #1 | 45.00 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 2018 WUS Dubai | World's Ultimate Strongman | M | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates | #1 | 60.50 |
| Jun 16, 2018 | 2018 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 77.50 |
| May 6, 2018 | 2018 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #1 | 22.50 |
| Apr 28, 2018 | 2018 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Manila, Philippines, Philippines | #1 | 51.50 |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2018 World Log Lift Championships | World Log Lift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #1 | - |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2018 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 44.00 |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #1 | 46.00 |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 2017 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #1 | 107.00 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2017 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 63.00 |
| May 28, 2017 | 2017 WSM Group 2 | Open | M | - | #1 | 26.00 |
| May 20, 2017 | 2017 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Gaborone, Botswana, Botswana | #2 | 50.00 |
| Apr 1, 2017 | 2017 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 63.00 |
| Mar 3, 2017 | 2017 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #2 | 41.50 |
| Aug 20, 2016 | 2016 WSM Group 3 | Open | M | - | #1 | 40.00 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 2016 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Kasane, Botswana, Botswana | #2 | 51.00 |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 2016 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #2 | 38.50 |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 2016 World Deadlift Championships | World Deadlift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #4 | - |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 2016 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 81.50 |
| May 28, 2016 | 2016 Arnold Africa | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Sandton, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 45.00 |
| Apr 2, 2016 | 2016 Arnold South America | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil | #1 | 0.00 |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 2016 Arnold Australia | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #1 | 44.50 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | 2016 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #5 | 32.50 |
| Nov 28, 2015 | 2015 Giants Live Scandinavian Open | Giants Live | M | Norrköping, Sweden, Sweden | #1 | 68.00 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 2015 SCL Croatia | Strongman Champions League | M | Split, Croatia, Croatia | #1 | 61.00 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | 2015 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 52.00 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | 2015 World Deadlift Championships | World Deadlift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #2 | - |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 2015 SCL Bulgaria | Strongman Champions League | M | Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Bulgaria | #1 | 56.00 |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 2015 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 2015 SCL Finland | Strongman Champions League | M | Merikarvia, Finland, Finland | #4 | 50.00 |
| Jun 7, 2015 | 2015 Giants Live Viking Challenge | Giants Live | M | Grindavík, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 75.00 |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 2015 WSM Group 2 | Open | M | - | #1 | 38.00 |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 2015 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Putrajaya, Malaysia, Malaysia | #3 | 49.00 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 2015 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #7 | 28.00 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 2015 SCL Norway | Strongman Champions League | M | Vinstra, Norway, Norway | #1 | 61.50 |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 2014 SCL World Finals | Strongman Champions League | M | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia | #1 | 67.00 |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 2014 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 55.00 |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 2014 World Deadlift Championships | World Deadlift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #5 | - |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 2014 SCL Holland | Strongman Champions League | M | Doetinchem, Netherlands, Netherlands | #1 | 74.00 |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 2014 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 2014 SCL Finland | Strongman Champions League | M | Vaasa, Finland, Finland | #1 | 58.00 |
| May 10, 2014 | 2014 SCL Serbia | Strongman Champions League | M | Novi Sad, Serbia, Serbia | #1 | 63.50 |
| May 2, 2014 | 2014 Battle of the North | Battle of the North | M | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands | #1 | 25.00 |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 2014 Força Bruta | Força Bruta | M | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil | #3 | 21.00 |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 2014 Giants Live Norway | Giants Live | M | Vinstra, Norway, Norway | #1 | 63.50 |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 2014 WSM Group 2 | Open | M | - | #1 | 33.50 |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 2014 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #2 | 63.50 |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #1 | 63.00 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2014 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #5 | 26.50 |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 2013 SCL World Finals | Strongman Champions League | M | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia | #5 | 71.50 |
| Nov 8, 2013 | 2013 SCL Brazil | Strongman Champions League | M | São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil | #3 | 48.00 |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 2013 SCL Savickas Classic | Strongman Champions League | M | Vilnius, Lithuania, Lithuania | #5 | 50.00 |
| Sep 14, 2013 | 2013 SCL Russia | Strongman Champions League | M | Vladivostok, Russia, Russia | #3 | 43.50 |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 2013 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #1 | 31.50 |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 2013 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sanya, China, China | #3 | 42.00 |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 2013 SCL World Truck Pull Championships | Strongman Champions League | M | Kauhava, Finland, Finland | #5 | 0.00 |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 2013 SCL China | Strongman Champions League | M | Zhengzhou, China, China | #2 | 31.00 |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 2013 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #4 | 49.00 |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 2013 SCL Holland | Strongman Champions League | M | Kalkar, Germany, Germany | #2 | 76.00 |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 2013 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 40.00 |
| May 25, 2013 | 2013 SCL Latvia | Strongman Champions League | M | Olaine, Latvia, Latvia | #1 | 74.50 |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 2013 Força Bruta | Força Bruta | M | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil | #2 | 15.00 |
| Apr 13, 2013 | 2013 SCL FIBO | Strongman Champions League | M | Cologne, Germany, Germany | #2 | 69.00 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 2013 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #8 | 17.00 |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 2012 Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic | Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 2012 Arnold Europe | Strongman Champions League | M | Madrid, Spain, Spain | #7 | 33.50 |
| Oct 1, 2012 | 2012 WSM Group 2 | Open | M | - | #1 | 29.50 |
| Sep 24, 2012 | 2012 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #3 | 42.50 |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 2012 East Coast Giant | East Coast Giant | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 2012 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #5 | 39.50 |
| Jun 16, 2012 | 2012 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 0.00 |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 2012 King of the Castle | King of the Castle | M | Hämeenlinna, Finland, Finland | #1 | 7.50 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 2012 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #10 | 13.50 |
| Nov 6, 2011 | 2011 Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic | Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #4 | 0.00 |
| Sep 29, 2011 | 2011 SCL Canada | Strongman Champions League | M | New Brunswick, Canada, Canada | #5 | 103.50 |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 2011 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #2 | 25.50 |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 2011 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Wingate, North Carolina, United States | #6 | 29.50 |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 2011 Giants Live Poland | Giants Live | M | Stróże, Poland, Poland | #4 | 38.00 |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 2011 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 31.50 |
| Mar 5, 2011 | 2011 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #2 | 56.93 |
| Nov 21, 2010 | 2010 Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic | Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #2 | 37.00 |
| Aug 12, 2010 | 2010 East Coast Giant | East Coast Giant | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 2010 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 2010 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 2009 East Coast Giant | East Coast Giant | M | - | #2 | 85.50 |
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
- Nickname
- "The Mountain"
- Date of Birth
- November 26, 1988
- Birthplace
- Iceland
- Country
- Iceland
Physical Stats
- Height
- 2.06m
- Weight
- 200kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 96
- Total Wins
- 50
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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- Hafthor Bjornsson & Mitchell Hooper Fall Short of 515-kg (1,135.4-lb) World Record at 2026 Enhanced Games
- How to Watch Hafthor Bjornsson’s & Mitchell Hooper’s Deadlift World Record Attempts [Free Livestream]
- Hafthor Bjornsson Pulls 485-kg (1,069.2-lb) During His Heaviest Deadlift Session Ever in Prep for 2026 Enhanced Games
- Mitchell Hooper Joins 2026 Enhanced Games to Battle Hafthor Bjornsson for Deadlift World Record: “I’ll Have to Take Down the Mountain”
- Hafthor Bjornsson Believes He Can Deadlift 550-kg (1,212.5-lb): “I am Capable of That”
- Hafthor Bjornsson Withdraws From 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic
- Hafthor Bjornsson Announces Deadlift World Record Attempt at 2026 Enhanced Games for $250,000
- Hafthor Bjornsson Crushes a Single-Arm Weight Over Bar Unofficial World Record
- Hafthor Bjornsson Withdraws From 2025 Rogue Invitational
- Eddie Hall Reacts to Hafthor Bjornsson’s 510-kg (1,124.4-lb) Deadlift World Record
- 2025 Giants Live Strongman Open & World Deadlift Championships Results — Hafthor Bjornsson Wins
- Breaking: Hafthor Bjornsson Makes History by Setting a New 510-kg (1,124.4-lb) Deadlift World Record at 2025 World Deadlift Championships
- How to Watch Hafthor Bjornsson’s 510-kg (1,124.4-lb) Deadlift World Record Attempt at 2025 Giants Live Strongman Open & World Deadlift Championships
- Hafthor Bjornsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet Examined by Dr. Mike Israetel for Peak Strength
- Hafthor Bjornsson Crushes a 460-kg (1,014.1-lb) Deadlift Two Rep PR in Prep for World Record Attempt
- 2025 Iceland’s Strongest Man Results — Hafthor Bjornsson Wins
- Mitchell Hooper Reacts to Hafthor Bjornsson’s 505-kg Deadlift World Record and Reveals Plans for His Own Record-Breaking Attempt Next Year
- Eddie Hall Reacts to Hafthor Bjornsson’s New 505-kg (1,113.3-lb) Deadlift World Record
About Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson, known as "The Mountain", is an Icelandic strongman athlete. Björnsson stands 206 cm (6'9") and competes at 200 kg (441 lbs). Born in Iceland, Björnsson is currently 37 years old.
Björnsson's competitive career spanned from 2009 to 2025. Over 96 recorded contests, Björnsson has collected 50 victories, achieving a 52% win rate. Björnsson's international record includes 88 competitions with 46 wins on the world stage.
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