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1981 World's Strongest Man

The 1981 World's Strongest Man was held. 10 athletes competed across 11 events were contested.

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

Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸

Total Points: 96.0

Events (11 total)

  1. 1. Max Log Lift
  2. 2. Weight Throw
  3. 3. Truck Pull
  4. 4. Wheelbarrow Carry
  5. 5. Loading Race
  6. 6. Front Hold
  7. 7. Bar Bend
  8. 8. Max Squat
  9. 9. Max Deadlift
  10. 10. Caber Toss
  11. 11. Wrestling

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸 USA 96.0
2 Geoff Capes 🇬🇧 GBR 88.0
3 Dave Waddington 🇺🇸 USA 72.5
4 Jerry Hannan 🇺🇸 USA 68.0
5 Craig Wolfley 🇺🇸 USA 63.0
6 Keith Bishop 🇺🇸 USA 61.5
7 Stago Piczko 🇳🇱 NED 59.0
8 Durwin Piper 🇺🇸 USA 58.0
9 Joe Zelezniak 🇺🇸 USA 48.0
10 Bishop Dolegiewicz 🇨🇦 CAN 46.0
Last updated: February 22, 2026

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About 1981 World's Strongest Man

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