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1980 World's Strongest Man

The 1980 World's Strongest Man was held. 10 athletes competed across 10 events were contested.

Date: Date unknown
Location: Location unknown
Type: World's Strongest Man
Division: Men
Bill Kazmaier
1st Place

Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸

Total Points: 102.5

Events (10 total)

  1. 1. Max Log Lift
  2. 2. Weight Throw
  3. 3. Truck Pull
  4. 4. Wheelbarrow Carry
  5. 5. Fridge Carry
  6. 6. Bar Bend
  7. 7. Max Squat
  8. 8. Max Deadlift
  9. 9. Front Hold
  10. 10. Tug of War

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸 USA 102.5
2 Lars Hedlund 🇸🇪 SWE 74.0
3 Geoff Capes 🇬🇧 GBR 69.5
4 Bishop Dolegiewicz 🇨🇦 CAN 56.0
5 Jerry Hannan 🇺🇸 USA 45.5
6 Larry Kidney 🇺🇸 USA 44.5
7 Billy Graham 🇺🇸 USA 37.0
8 Gerard du Prie 🇳🇱 NED 35.5
9 Cleve Dean 🇺🇸 USA 33.0
10 Don Reinhoudt 🇺🇸 USA 27.5
Last updated: February 22, 2026

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About 1980 World's Strongest Man

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