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O.D. Wilson "the Nightmare"

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Years Active 1989 - 1991
Born September 12, 1954
Height 1.99m
Weight 184kg
Birthplace Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.
Country 🇺🇸 United States
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

9 Total Contests
0 Total Wins
1989 - 1991 Years Active

International

9 Contests
0 Wins

World's Strongest Man

2 Appearances
2 Finals
0 Wins
#2 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

455.0kg Best Squat
250.0kg Best Bench
397.5kg Best Deadlift
1,102.5kg Best Total
7 meets Single-ply USPF Last: Feb 1989

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
O.D. Wilson
Nickname
"the Nightmare"
Date of Birth
September 12, 1954
Birthplace
Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.
Country
United States

Physical Stats

Height
1.99m
Weight
184kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1989 - 1991
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
9
Total Wins
0

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About O.D. Wilson

O.D. Wilson, known as "the Nightmare", is an American strongman athlete. Wilson stands 199 cm (6'6") and competes at 184 kg (406 lbs). Born in Winter Haven, Florida, U.S., Wilson is currently 71 years old.

Wilson's competitive career spanned from 1989 to 1991. With 9 contests on record, Wilson has built considerable competitive experience. Wilson has represented United States at 9 international events.

Wilson reached the World's Strongest Man final 2 times across 2 appearances. Wilson's best WSM result is a 2nd-place finish.

Read more about O.D. Wilson on Wikipedia.

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