Karl Gillingham
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Years Active
1998 - 2014
Born
February 6, 1965
Height
1.91m
Weight
130kg
Birthplace
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Country
🇺🇸
United States
Retired
Wikipedia
Karl Gillingham is a strongman from United States who stands 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 130 kg (287 lb), born February 6, 1965 (age 61).
Last 5 Contests
- 3 2011 North America's Strongest Man Sep 4, 2011
- 7 2012 North America's Strongest Man Sep 2, 2012
- 5 2013 SCL North American Championships Jul 6, 2013
- 4 2013 North America's Strongest Man Sep 1, 2013
- 5 2014 North America's Strongest Man Aug 31, 2014
1 podium in the last 5. Most recent: 5th at 2014 North America's Strongest Man, Aug 31, 2014.
Competition Statistics
42
Total Contests
6
Total Wins
1998 - 2014
Years Active
International
38
Contests
5
Wins
National
4
Contests
1
Wins
Strengths & Weaknesses
Karl Gillingham is strongest at Deadlift: an average placing of 5.1 across 12 outings. Weakest at Yoke (7.7 across 9).
- Deadlift 5.1
- Grip 5.0
- Atlas Stones 5.8
- Farmer's Walk 5.8
- Throwing 5.8
- Tire Flip 6.8
- Overhead Press 6.8
- Carry 6.7
- Yoke 7.7
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
307.5kg
Best Squat
217.7kg
Best Bench
340.2kg
Best Deadlift
855.0kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2014 | 2014 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #5 | 56.50 |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 2013 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #4 | 0.00 |
| Jul 6, 2013 | 2013 SCL North American Championships | SCL North American Championships | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #5 | 54.00 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 2012 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #7 | 52.00 |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 2011 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #3 | 0.00 |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 2010 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #5 | 64.00 |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 2010 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #9 | 41.50 |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 2009 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #4 | 73.00 |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 2008 Globe's Strongest Man | Globe's Strongest Man | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #6 | 48.00 |
| May 3, 2008 | 2008 Jesse Marunde Memorial Invitational | Jesse Marunde Memorial Invitational | M | Sequim, Washington, United States | #4 | 0.00 |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 2008 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #6 | 33.00 |
| Jul 7, 2007 | 2007 Viking Power Challenge | Strongman Super Series | M | Gol, Norway, Norway | #6 | 56.00 |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 2007 Venice Beach Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #4 | 47.00 |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 2007 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #9 | 19.00 |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 2007 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Pasadena, California, United States | #1 | 129.00 |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 2006 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #6 | 48.00 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Strongman World Championships | IFSA Strongman World Championships | M | Quebec City, Canada, Canada | #12 | 43.00 |
| Aug 21, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Pan-American Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil | #3 | 67.50 |
| Mar 4, 2005 | 2005 Arnold's Strongest Man | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #8 | 28.00 |
| Dec 5, 2004 | 2004 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Gothenburg, Sweden, Sweden | #5 | 34.00 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 2004 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia | #3 | 50.00 |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 2004 Strongest Man Alive | Strongest Man Alive | M | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | #3 | 0.00 |
| Jan 18, 2003 | 2003 Hawaii Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #7 | 45.50 |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 2002 Hawaii Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #9 | 37.00 |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 2002 IFSA North American Strongman Championships | IFSA North American Strongman Championships | M | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | #2 | 29.00 |
| Jul 20, 2002 | 2002 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #3 | 0.00 |
| Feb 16, 2002 | 2002 Northeast Strongman Showdown | Northeast Strongman Showdown | M | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States | #1 | 32.50 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 2001 USA vs.The World | National Strength Athletics Association | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #6 | 44.50 |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 2001 Silicon Valley Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Sunnyvale, California, United States | #3 | 36.50 |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 2001 Carribean World Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic | #6 | 95.50 |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 2001 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #4 | 40.50 |
| Apr 28, 2001 | 2001 Azalea Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | #2 | 50.50 |
| Sep 9, 2000 | 2000 National Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | #1 | 45.00 |
| Sep 3, 2000 | 2000 National Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Holly, Michigan, United States | #1 | 43.50 |
| Aug 19, 2000 | 2000 National Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | #1 | 48.00 |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 2000 American Showdown | National Strength Athletics Association | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #8 | 44.50 |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 2000 American Hercules | American Hercules | M | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | #3 | 0.00 |
| May 28, 2000 | 2000 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #6 | 77.00 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 1999 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #8 | 31.50 |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 1999 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #6 | 61.50 |
| Oct 3, 1998 | 1998 AFSA Las Vegas Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | #9 | 19.50 |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 1998 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | #1 | 41.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Page of
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Axle Press | 150.0 kg | 2001 Beauty and the Beast | Jun 2, 2001 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 355.0 kg | 2004 Sweden Grand Prix | Dec 5, 2004 | - |
| Max. Hummer Tire Deadlift | 408.0 kg | 2005 Arnold's Strongest Man | Mar 4, 2005 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 150.0 kg | 2002 WSM Group 5 | - | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Karl Gillingham
- Date of Birth
- February 6, 1965
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.91m
- Weight
- 130kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1998 - 2014
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 42
- Total Wins
- 6
Last updated: February 23, 2026