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1982 World's Strongest Man

The 1982 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: 91.0

Events (10 total)

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

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸 USA 91.0
2 Tom Magee 🇨🇦 CAN 78.0
3 John Gamble 🇺🇸 USA 69.5
4 Geoff Capes 🇬🇧 GBR 67.0
5 Ernie Hackett 🇺🇸 USA 65.5
6 Curt Marsh 🇺🇸 USA 64.0
7 Dave Waddington 🇺🇸 USA 52.0
8 Bill Dunn 🇺🇸 USA 40.5
9 Jim Hough 🇺🇸 USA 36.5
10 Ross Browner 🇺🇸 USA 35.0
Last updated: February 22, 2026

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About 1982 World's Strongest Man

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