O.D. Wilson "the Nightmare"
Compare to Another AthleteO.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 71).
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
International
World's Strongest Man
Powerlifting Records
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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.
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