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Žydrūnas Savickas "Big Z"

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Years Active 1996 - 2025
Born July 15, 1975
Height 1.91m
Weight 180kg
Birthplace Bir
Country 🇱🇹 Lithuania
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Competition Statistics

187 Total Contests
110 Total Wins
1996 - 2025 Years Active

International

159 Contests
86 Wins

National

28 Contests
24 Wins

World's Strongest Man

14 Appearances
12 Finals
4 Wins
#1 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

425.5kg Best Squat
265.5kg Best Bench
400.0kg Best Deadlift
1,090.5kg Best Total
12 meets Single-ply LJTF Last: Apr 2005

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Personal Details

Full Name
Žydrūnas Savickas
Nickname
"Big Z"
Date of Birth
July 15, 1975
Birthplace
Bir
Country
Lithuania

Physical Stats

Height
1.91m
Weight
180kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1996 - 2025
Status
Active
Total Competitions
187
Total Wins
110

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About Žydrūnas Savickas

Žydrūnas Savickas, known as "Big Z", is a Lithuanian strongman athlete. Savickas stands 191 cm (6'3") and competes at 180 kg (397 lbs). Born in Bir, Savickas is currently 50 years old.

Savickas's competitive career spanned from 1996 to 2025. Over 187 recorded contests, Savickas has collected 110 victories, achieving a 59% win rate. Savickas's international record includes 159 competitions with 86 wins on the world stage.

Savickas has won the World's Strongest Man title 4 times. In total, Savickas appeared at 14 WSM competitions and reached the final on 12 occasions.

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