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