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1980 Europe's Strongest Man
The 1980 Europe's Strongest Man was held. 8 athletes competed.
Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoff Capes | 🇬🇧 GBR | 47.0 |
| 2 | Richard Slaney | 🇬🇧 GBR | 42.0 |
| 3 | Vinzenz Hörtnagl | 🇦🇹 AUT | 37.0 |
| 4 | Gerard du Prie | 🇳🇱 NED | 36.0 |
| 5 | Gino Bultynck | 🇧🇪 BEL | 34.0 |
| 6 | Lennart Dahlgren | 🇸🇪 SWE | 25.0 |
| 7 | Robert Nuy | 🇳🇱 NED | 23.0 |
| 8 | Otto Wanz | 🇦🇹 AUT | 22.0 |
Last updated: February 22, 2026
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