1987 Pure Strength
The 1987 Pure Strength was held. 3 athletes competed across 10 events were contested.
Events (10 total)
- 1. Sword Hold
- 2. Manhood Stones
- 3. Arm Over Arm Pull
- 4. Caber Toss
- 5. Weight Throw
- 6. Vertical Lift
- 7. Max Log Lift
- 8. Wheelbarrow Carry
- 9. Max Deadlift
- 10. Medley
Results
| Place | Athlete | Total | Arm Over Arm Pull | Caber Toss | Manhood Stones | Max Deadlift | Max Log Lift | Medley | Sword Hold | Vertical Lift | Weight Throw | Wheelbarrow Carry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson 🇮🇸 | 28.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 2 | Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸 | 19.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| 3 | Geoff Capes 🇬🇧 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Event-by-Event Results
Arm Over Arm Pull
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Geoff Capes | - | 2.0 |
| 3 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 1.0 |
Caber Toss
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 2.0 |
| 3 | Geoff Capes | - | 1.0 |
Manhood Stones
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Geoff Capes | - | 2.0 |
| 3 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 1.0 |
Max Deadlift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 2.0 |
| - | Geoff Capes | - | 0.0 |
Max Log Lift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 2.0 |
| 3 | Geoff Capes | - | 1.0 |
Medley
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 2.0 |
| - | Geoff Capes | - | 0.0 |
Sword Hold
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 2.0 |
| 3 | Geoff Capes | - | 1.0 |
Vertical Lift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Geoff Capes | - | 2.0 |
| 3 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 1.0 |
Weight Throw
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 2.0 |
| 3 | Geoff Capes | - | 1.0 |
Wheelbarrow Carry
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Bill Kazmaier | - | 2.0 |
| - | Geoff Capes | - | 0.0 |
Last updated: March 3, 2026