Jón Páll Sigmarsson
Compare to Another AthleteJón Páll Sigmarsson is a strongman from Iceland who stands 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 133 kg (293 lb), born April 28, 1960 (age 66).
Last 5 Contests
- 3 1989 World's Strongest Man Aug 18, 1989
- 1 1989 Kraftur Oct 1, 1989
- 1 1990 World's Strongest Man Aug 16, 1990
- 2 1990 Battle of the Giants Aug 26, 1990
- 3 1991 European Hercules Jul 14, 1991
2 wins and 5 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 3rd at 1991 European Hercules, Jul 14, 1991.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jón Páll Sigmarsson is strongest at Overhead Press: an average placing of 1.9 across 10 outings, with 4 wins.
- Overhead Press 1.9
- Loading Race 1.8
- Atlas Stones 1.0
- Throwing 1.6
- Carry 2.7
- Deadlift 2.0
- Grip 3.3
- Vehicle Pull 3.9
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 14, 1991 | 1991 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | Oulu, Finland, Finland | #3 | 30.00 |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 1990 Battle of the Giants | Battle of the Giants | M | Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom | #2 | 0.00 |
| Aug 16, 1990 | 1990 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Joensuu, Finland, Finland | #1 | 48.50 |
| Oct 1, 1989 | 1989 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 40.00 |
| Aug 18, 1989 | 1989 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | San Sebastián, Spain, Spain | #3 | 47.00 |
| Apr 15, 1989 | 1989 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | Turku, Finland, Finland | #1 | 52.00 |
| Aug 28, 1988 | 1988 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Budapest, Hungary, Hungary | #1 | 56.00 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1987 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #5 | 37.60 |
| Jun 7, 1987 | 1987 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom | #2 | 50.00 |
| Mar 25, 1987 | 1987 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | Tokyo, Japan, Japan | #2 | 46.00 |
| Nov 19, 1986 | 1986 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Nice, France, France | #1 | 59.00 |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 1986 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #2 | 52.50 |
| Jul 29, 1986 | 1986 Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games | M | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | #1 | 22.50 |
| Jun 1, 1986 | 1986 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom | #1 | 33.00 |
| Nov 14, 1985 | 1985 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Cascais, Portugal, Portugal | #2 | 49.00 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 1985 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #3 | 47.50 |
| Jun 2, 1985 | 1985 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jan 23, 1985 | 1984 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Mora, Sweden, Sweden | #1 | 57.50 |
| Nov 26, 1983 | 1983 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand | #2 | 48.00 |
| May 2, 1982 | 1982 Viking 82 | Nordic Strongest Man | M | Vänersborg, Sweden, Sweden | #2 | 2280.00 |
| - | 1992 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #6 | 36.00 |
| - | 1992 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 1992 World Mighty Man | World Mighty Man | M | - | #8 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1989 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1988 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #3 | 26.00 |
| - | 1988 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #2 | 54.50 |
| - | 1987 Pure Strength | Pure Strength | M | - | #1 | 28.00 |
| - | 1987 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1985 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 34.00 |
| - | 1983 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 45.00 |
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 | 1983 World's Strongest Man | Nov 26, 1983 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 367.5 kg | 1982 Viking 82 | May 2, 1982 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 165.0 kg | 1987 Iceland's Strongest Man | Jan 1, 1987 | - |
| Max. Squat | 355.0 kg | 1982 Viking 82 | May 2, 1982 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Jón Páll Sigmarsson
- Date of Birth
- April 28, 1960
- Birthplace
- Hafnarfj
- Country
- Iceland
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.90m
- Weight
- 133kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1982 - 1992
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 32
- Total Wins
- 15
Last updated: February 23, 2026