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
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About Hjalti Árnason
Hjalti Árnason, known as "The Great Ursus", is an Icelandic strongman athlete. Árnason stands 188 cm (6'2") and competes at 140 kg (309 lbs). Born in Reykjav, Árnason is currently 63 years old.
Árnason's competitive career spanned from 1985 to 1996. Across 23 competitions, Árnason has claimed 2 wins. Árnason's international record includes 22 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.
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