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1987 World Muscle Power Classic

The 1987 World Muscle Power Classic was held on 1987-06-07 in East Kilbride, Scotland. 10 athletes competed.

Date: June 7, 1987
Location: East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom
Type: World Muscle Power Classic
Division: Men
Geoff Capes
1st Place

Geoff Capes 🇬🇧

Total Points: 55.0

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Geoff Capes 🇬🇧 GBR 55.0
2 Jón Páll Sigmarsson 🇮🇸 ISL 50.0
3 Siem Wulfse 🇳🇱 NED 49.0
4 Hjalti Árnason 🇮🇸 ISL 43.5
5 Mark Higgins 🇬🇧 GBR 40.5
6 Jim McGoldrick 🇺🇸 USA 33.0
7 Chris Black 🇬🇧 GBR 28.0
8 Dusko Markovic 🇨🇦 CAN 27.0
9 Cees de Vreugd 🇳🇱 NED 25.5
10 Grant Anderson 🇬🇧 GBR 25.5
Last updated: February 23, 2026

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About 1987 World Muscle Power Classic

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