Harold Collins "Iron Bear"
Compare to Another AthleteHarold Collins is a strongman from United States who stands 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall and competes at 140 kg (309 lb), born May 25, 1957 (age 69).
Last 5 Contests
- 5 1999 AFSA US Strongman Championships Sep 27, 1999
- 7 2000 National Strongman Challenge Aug 19, 2000
- 7 2000 National Strongman Challenge Sep 3, 2000
- 5 2000 National Strongman Challenge Sep 9, 2000
- 15 2001 Carribean World Strongman Challenge Jul 28, 2001
0 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 15th at 2001 Carribean World Strongman Challenge, Jul 28, 2001.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harold Collins is strongest at Overhead Press: an average placing of 2.5 across 6 outings, with 4 wins. Weakest at Atlas Stones (9.8 across 6).
- Overhead Press 2.5
- Grip 4.0
- Vehicle Pull 6.3
- Carry 7.8
- Atlas Stones 9.8
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.
Powerlifting Records
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2001 | 2001 Carribean World Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic | #15 | 22.50 |
| Sep 9, 2000 | 2000 National Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | #5 | 28.00 |
| Sep 3, 2000 | 2000 National Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Holly, Michigan, United States | #7 | 23.00 |
| Aug 19, 2000 | 2000 National Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | #7 | 24.00 |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 1999 AFSA US Strongman Championships | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | #5 | 25.00 |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Oberhausen, Germany, Germany | #8 | 23.50 |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 1999 Michigan Rennaissance Fair | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Holly, Michigan, United States | #6 | 0.00 |
| Jun 24, 1999 | 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Seefeld, Austria, Austria | #5 | 32.00 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 1999 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #6 | 38.00 |
| Oct 3, 1998 | 1998 AFSA Las Vegas Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | #4 | 31.00 |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 1998 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | #3 | 33.00 |
| Aug 16, 1998 | 1998 Michigan Rennaissance Fair | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | - | #5 | 0.00 |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Budapest, Hungary, Hungary | #5 | 32.50 |
| Oct 2, 1997 | 1997 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Primm, Nevada, United States | #10 | 28.00 |
| - | 1997 European Open | European Open | M | - | #11 | 33.50 |
| - | 1994 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #11 | 6.00 |
| - | 1993 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #6 | 24.50 |
| - | 1993 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #9 | 49.00 |
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 | 345.0 kg | 1997 WSM Final | Oct 2, 1997 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 340.0 kg | 1997 WSM U.S. Group | - | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 170.0 kg | 1999 Beauty and the Beast | Jun 6, 1999 | - |
| Max. Squat | 365.0 kg | 1997 WSM Final | Oct 2, 1997 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Harold Collins
- Nickname
- "Iron Bear"
- Date of Birth
- May 25, 1957
- Birthplace
- Shannon, North Carolina, United States
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.84m
- Weight
- 140kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1993 - 2001
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 18
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026