1983 World's Strongest Man
The 1983 World's Strongest Man was held on 1983-11-26 in Christchurch, New Zealand. 8 athletes competed across 8 events were contested.
Events (8 total)
- 1. Farmer's Walk
- 2. Bar Bend
- 3. Max Deadlift
- 4. Truck Pull
- 5. Rock Press
- 6. Weight Throw
- 7. Vertical Lift
- 8. Loading Race
Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoff Capes | 🇬🇧 GBR | 49.5 |
| 2 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | 🇮🇸 ISL | 48.0 |
| 3 | Siem Wulfse | 🇳🇱 NED | 47.0 |
| 4 | Tom Magee | 🇨🇦 CAN | 38.5 |
| 5 | John Gamble | 🇺🇸 USA | 33.5 |
| 6 | Chris Okonkwo | 🇳🇬 NGR | 25.5 |
| 7 | Doyle Kenady | 🇺🇸 USA | 24.0 |
| 8 | Allan Hallberg | 🇳🇿 NZL | 22.0 |
See Also
About 1983 World's Strongest Man
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