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Phil Pfister
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Years Active
1998 - 2010
Born
May 15, 1971
Height
1.98m
Birthplace
Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Country
🇺🇸
United States
Retired
Wikipedia
Vital Statistics
Phil Pfister is a strongman from United States who stands 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall, born May 15, 1971 (age 55).
| Full Name | Phil Pfister |
|---|---|
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) |
| Date of Birth | May 15, 1971 (age 55) |
| Place of Birth | Charleston, West Virginia, United States |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Years Active | 1998 - 2010 |
Competition Statistics
41
Total Contests
5
Total Wins
1998 - 2010
Years Active
International
36
Contests
5
Wins
National
5
Contests
0
Wins
World's Strongest Man
7
Appearances
7
Finals
1
Wins
#1
Best Finish
Powerlifting Records
25.0kg
Best Squat
25.0kg
Best Bench
290.0kg
Best Deadlift
340.0kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2010 | 2010 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #7 | 19.50 |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 2009 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Valletta, Malta, Malta | #7 | 28.50 |
| Jun 27, 2009 | 2009 Fortissimus | Fortissimus | M | Montmagny, Canada, Canada | #6 | 82.00 |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 2009 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #5 | 36.50 |
| Sep 6, 2008 | 2008 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Charleston, West Virginia, United States | #4 | 44.50 |
| May 3, 2008 | 2008 Jesse Marunde Memorial Invitational | Jesse Marunde Memorial Invitational | M | Sequim, Washington, United States | #2 | 0.00 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 2008 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #7 | 32.00 |
| Sep 15, 2007 | 2007 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Anaheim, California, United States | #4 | 46.00 |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 2007 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #4 | 36.00 |
| Sep 14, 2006 | 2006 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sanya, China, China | #1 | 61.00 |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 2006 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #4 | 37.50 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Strongman World Championships | IFSA Strongman World Championships | M | Quebec City, Canada, Canada | #6 | 82.50 |
| Aug 21, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Pan-American Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil | #1 | 87.00 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 2004 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia | #2 | 55.00 |
| Nov 7, 2003 | 2003 X-Treme Strongman Championships | X-Treme Strongman Championships | M | Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia | #3 | 72.00 |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 2003 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #2 | 128.50 |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 2003 Viking Challenge | Viking Challenge | M | Miami, Florida, United States | #2 | 33.50 |
| Feb 28, 2003 | 2003 Arnold's Strength Summit | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #6 | 14.00 |
| Jul 20, 2002 | 2002 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #9 | 0.00 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 2002 Azalea Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | #1 | 52.00 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 2002 Arnold Strongman Challenge | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #3 | 21.00 |
| Feb 16, 2002 | 2002 Northeast Strongman Showdown | Northeast Strongman Showdown | M | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States | #3 | 60.50 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 2001 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zambia | #4 | 46.00 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 2001 USA vs.The World | National Strength Athletics Association | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #2 | 65.50 |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 2001 Carribean World Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic | #7 | 85.00 |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 2001 American Hercules | American Hercules | M | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | #2 | 30.50 |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 2001 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | #2 | 30.50 |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 2001 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #2 | 24.50 |
| May 6, 2001 | 2001 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Hull, Canada, Canada | #3 | 52.00 |
| Feb 17, 2001 | 2001 Northeast Strongman Showdown | Northeast Strongman Showdown | M | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States | #5 | 38.00 |
| Aug 11, 2000 | 2000 WSM Group 5 | Open | M | - | #2 | 27.00 |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 2000 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sun City, South Africa, South Africa | #5 | 42.00 |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 2000 American Showdown | National Strength Athletics Association | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #2 | 67.50 |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 2000 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States | #2 | 67.50 |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 2000 American Hercules | American Hercules | M | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | #2 | 0.00 |
| Jun 24, 2000 | 2000 Great Lakes Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Tawas City, Michigan, United States | #1 | 0.00 |
| May 28, 2000 | 2000 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #4 | 86.00 |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 2000 Azalea Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | #1 | 32.50 |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #5 | 42.50 |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 1999 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #6 | 52.00 |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 1998 Strongest Man Alive | Strongest Man Alive | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #2 | 59.00 |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 1998 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Tangier, Morocco, Morocco | #4 | 51.00 |
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Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Phil Pfister
- Date of Birth
- May 15, 1971
- Birthplace
- Charleston, West Virginia, United States
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.98m
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1998 - 2010
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 41
- Total Wins
- 5
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Phil Pfister
Phil Pfister is an American strongman athlete. At 198 cm (6'6"), Pfister has the stature of a competitive strongman. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, United States, Pfister is currently 55 years old.
Pfister's competitive career spanned from 1998 to 2010. Across 41 competitions, Pfister has claimed 5 wins. Pfister's international record includes 36 competitions with 5 wins on the world stage.
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