Manfred Höberl
Compare to Another AthleteManfred Höberl is a strongman from Austria who stands 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 135 kg (298 lb), born May 12, 1964 (age 62).
Last 5 Contests
- 8 1991 World's Strongest Man Oct 4, 1991
- 1 1993 World Muscle Power Classic Jul 31, 1993
- 1 1994 European Muscle Power Classic Jul 31, 1994
- 2 1994 WSM Final Oct 18, 1994
- 1 1994 Strongest Man on Earth Nov 27, 1994
3 wins and 4 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 1st at 1994 Strongest Man on Earth, Nov 27, 1994.
Competition Statistics
International
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Manfred Höberl is strongest at Overhead Press: an average placing of 2.8 across 4 outings, with 1 win. Weakest at Grip (5.0 across 5).
- Overhead Press 2.8
- Carry 3.7
- Atlas Stones 3.8
- Grip 5.0
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.
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 1994 | 1994 Strongest Man on Earth | Strongest Man on Earth | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 35.50 |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1994 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sun City, South Africa, South Africa | #2 | 49.50 |
| Jul 31, 1994 | 1994 European Muscle Power Classic | European Muscle Power Classic | M | Callander, Scotland, United Kingdom | #1 | 55.00 |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 1993 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 1991 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Tenerife, Spain, Spain | #8 | 22.50 |
| - | 1994 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #1 | 101.00 |
| - | 1994 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
| - | 1994 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #2 | 57.00 |
| - | 1994 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #2 | 25.00 |
| - | 1993 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #4 | 41.50 |
| - | 1993 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 39.00 |
| - | 1993 World Viking Challenge | World Viking Challenge | M | - | #4 | 26.00 |
| - | 1993 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #3 | 0.00 |
| - | 1993 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #5 | 78.00 |
| - | 1992 World Mighty Man | World Mighty Man | M | - | #5 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #14 | 0.00 |
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 | 390.0 kg | 1994 WSM Final | Oct 18, 1994 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 150.0 kg | 1994 Strongest Man on Earth | Nov 27, 1994 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Manfred Höberl
- Date of Birth
- May 12, 1964
- Birthplace
- Graz
- Country
- Austria
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.91m
- Weight
- 135kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1990 - 1994
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 16
- Total Wins
- 5
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Manfred Höberl
Manfred Höberl is a strongman athlete from Austria. Höberl stands 191 cm (6'3") and competes at 135 kg (298 lbs). Born in Graz, Höberl is currently 62 years old.
Höberl's competitive career spanned from 1990 to 1994. Over 16 recorded contests, Höberl has collected 5 victories, achieving a 31% win rate. Höberl's international record includes 16 competitions with 5 wins on the world stage.
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