Harold Collins "Iron Bear"
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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 |
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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
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About Harold Collins
Harold Collins, known as "Iron Bear", is an American strongman athlete. Collins stands 184 cm (6'0") and competes at 140 kg (309 lbs). Born in Shannon, North Carolina, United States, Collins is currently 69 years old.
Collins's competitive career spanned from 1993 to 2001. With 18 contests on record, Collins has built considerable competitive experience. Collins has represented United States at 17 international events.
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