Hjalti Árnason "The Great Ursus"
Compare to Another AthleteHjalti Árnason is a strongman from Iceland who stands 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall and competes at 140 kg (309 lb), born February 18, 1963 (age 63).
Last 5 Contests
- 4 1989 Kraftur Oct 1, 1989
- 4 1990 Hreysti Nov 3, 1990
- 4 1991 World Viking Challenge Jul 20, 1991
- 2 1991 Iceland's Strongest Man Aug 31, 1991
- 2 1996 Iceland's Strongest Man Aug 10, 1996
2 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 2nd at 1996 Iceland's Strongest Man, Aug 10, 1996.
Competition Statistics
International
National
Strengths & Weaknesses
Hjalti Árnason is strongest at Loading Race: an average placing of 3.0 across 6 outings.
- Loading Race 3.0
- Grip 3.0
- Throwing 3.6
- Atlas Stones 3.8
- Carry 4.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1996 | 1996 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #2 | 0.00 |
| Aug 31, 1991 | 1991 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 70.00 |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 1991 World Viking Challenge | World Viking Challenge | M | - | #4 | 20.00 |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 1990 Hreysti | Hreysti | M | - | #4 | 14.00 |
| Oct 1, 1989 | 1989 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #4 | 26.50 |
| Nov 18, 1988 | 1988 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #1 | 49.00 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1987 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #4 | 42.00 |
| Jul 10, 1987 | 1987 Viking Games | Viking Games | M | Húsavík, Iceland, Iceland | #3 | 20.00 |
| Jun 7, 1987 | 1987 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom | #4 | 43.50 |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 1986 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #5 | 34.00 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 1985 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Aflraunameistari Íslands | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1994 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #2 | 60.00 |
| - | 1993 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #4 | 44.00 |
| - | 1993 World Viking Challenge | World Viking Challenge | M | - | #5 | 23.00 |
| - | 1993 King of the Stones | King of the Stones | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1992 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | - | #8 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 29.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 1989 Aflraunameistari Íslands | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1988 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 21.50 |
| - | 1987 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1985 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 26.00 |
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 | 525.0 kg | 1989 Aflraunameistari Íslands | Jan 1, 1989 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 350.0 kg | 1993 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Jan 1, 1993 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 155.0 kg | 1994 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Jan 1, 1994 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Hjalti Árnason
- Nickname
- "The Great Ursus"
- Date of Birth
- February 18, 1963
- Birthplace
- Reykjav
- Country
- Iceland
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.88m
- Weight
- 140kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1985 - 1996
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 23
- Total Wins
- 2
Last updated: February 23, 2026