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Jón Páll Sigmarsson
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Years Active
1982 - 1992
Born
April 28, 1960
Height
1.90m
Weight
133kg
Birthplace
Hafnarfj
Country
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Iceland
Retired
Wikipedia
Vital Statistics
Jón 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).
| Full Name | Jón Páll Sigmarsson |
|---|---|
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 133 kg (293 lb) |
| Date of Birth | April 28, 1960 (age 66) |
| Place of Birth | Hafnarfj |
| Nationality |  Iceland |
| Years Active | 1982 - 1992 |
Competition Statistics
32
Total Contests
15
Total Wins
1982 - 1992
Years Active
International
31
Contests
14
Wins
National
1
Contests
1
Wins
World's Strongest Man
7
Appearances
7
Finals
4
Wins
#1
Best Finish
Powerlifting Records
365.0kg
Best Squat
235.0kg
Best Bench
370.0kg
Best Deadlift
970.0kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| - | 1987 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1987 Pure Strength | Pure Strength | M | - | #1 | 28.00 |
| - | 1992 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 1988 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #2 | 54.50 |
| - | 1988 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #3 | 26.00 |
| - | 1989 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 |
| - | 1985 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 34.00 |
| - | 1991 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1992 World Mighty Man | World Mighty Man | M | - | #8 | 0.00 |
| - | 1983 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 45.00 |
| - | 1992 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #6 | 36.00 |
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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
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About Jón Páll Sigmarsson
Jón Páll Sigmarsson is an Icelandic strongman athlete. Sigmarsson stands 190 cm (6'3") and competes at 133 kg (293 lbs). Born in Hafnarfj, Sigmarsson is currently 66 years old.
Sigmarsson's competitive career spanned from 1982 to 1992. Over 32 recorded contests, Sigmarsson has collected 15 victories, achieving a 47% win rate. Sigmarsson's international record includes 31 competitions with 14 wins on the world stage.
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