Joe Onosai
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Years Active
1993 - 2001
Born
December 10, 1965
Height
1.93m
Weight
180kg
Birthplace
American Samoa
Country
🇼🇸
Samoa
Retired
Wikipedia
Joe Onosai is a strongman from Samoa who stands 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall and competes at 180 kg (397 lb), born December 10, 1965 (age 60).
Last 5 Contests
- 9 1995 WSM Final Oct 2, 1995
- 2 1998 Beauty and the Beast Jan 31, 1998
- 3 1999 Beauty and the Beast Jun 6, 1999
- 3 1999 IFSA Czech Grand Prix Aug 14, 1999
- 12 2001 Sweden Grand Prix Oct 27, 2001
3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 12th at 2001 Sweden Grand Prix, Oct 27, 2001.
Competition Statistics
10
Total Contests
0
Total Wins
1993 - 2001
Years Active
International
10
Contests
0
Wins
World's Strongest Man
2
Appearances
2
Finals
0
Wins
#7
Best Finish
Powerlifting Records
352.5kg
Best Squat
260.0kg
Best Bench
320.0kg
Best Deadlift
932.5kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2001 | 2001 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden | #12 | 11.00 |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 1999 IFSA Czech Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Prague, Czech Republic, Czech Republic | #3 | 47.00 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 1999 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #3 | 51.00 |
| Jan 31, 1998 | 1998 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #2 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2, 1995 | 1995 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Nassau, Bahamas, Bahamas | #9 | 29.50 |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 1995 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | Mintlaw, Scotland, United Kingdom | #7 | 67.50 |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 1995 World Strength Championships | World Strength Championships | M | Callander, Scotland, United Kingdom | #5 | 38.00 |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1994 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sun City, South Africa, South Africa | #7 | 12.50 |
| - | 1995 Manfred Höberl Classic | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1993 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #11 | 42.50 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Page of
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. 18-inch Deadlift | 330.0 kg | 1994 WSM Final | Oct 18, 1994 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 170.0 kg | 1999 Beauty and the Beast | Jun 6, 1999 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Joe Onosai
- Date of Birth
- December 10, 1965
- Birthplace
- American Samoa
- Country
- Samoa
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.93m
- Weight
- 180kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1993 - 2001
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 10
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026