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
O.D. Wilson is a strongman from United States who stands 199 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall and competes at 184 kg (406 lb), born September 12, 1954 (age 72).
Last 5 Contests
- 5 1989 Kraftur Oct 1, 1989
- 2 1990 World's Strongest Man Aug 16, 1990
- 2 1990 Hreysti Nov 3, 1990
- 3 1991 World Viking Challenge Jul 20, 1991
- 5 1991 World's Strongest Man Oct 4, 1991
3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 5th at 1991 World's Strongest Man, Oct 4, 1991.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 1991 | 1991 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Tenerife, Spain, Spain | #5 | 30.50 |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 1991 World Viking Challenge | World Viking Challenge | M | - | #3 | 20.50 |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 1990 Hreysti | Hreysti | M | - | #2 | 22.50 |
| Aug 16, 1990 | 1990 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Joensuu, Finland, Finland | #2 | 48.00 |
| Oct 1, 1989 | 1989 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | ReykjavÃk, Iceland, Iceland | #5 | 25.00 |
| - | 1991 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #5 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #7 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #8 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Page of
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. 18-inch Deadlift | 380.0 kg | 1991 World's Strongest Man | Oct 4, 1991 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 142.0 kg | 1989 Kraftur | Oct 1, 1989 | - |
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